Elk Shanks

[Centralcoastca]

Stalker is missing the point. Shanks are one of the few places on a deer or elk that -,when cooked slow like above recipes-is NOT LEAN. The stuff that breaks down makes for a smooth, fatty dish that is unique to every other deliscious venison dish.
I cut them in half to allow marrow to cook into broth and fit in slow cooker more easily. Dry rub and oil overnight in fridge. Grill about 15 min to char for flavor. Then in slow cooker with water, red wine, Dijon mustard, 1 chopped tomato and small onion. As much water as u like. They do not have to be covered with water - they won't dry out. But I like the broth so I add enough water to cover. One hour on high then 5 more on low. I don't add other veggies but I guess you could for last hour or 2.

Yup, this is similar to what I do with them. Very underrated cut, and one of my favorite meals. It’s too bad they only have two of them!

 

[Pharmseller]

Up for two weeks from now.

 

[LostArra]

This is a good recipe for elk shanks

Garlicky Braised Beef Shanks

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[PredatoronthePrairie]

Gotta say. Think the shanks are my favorite cut on the animal. Can't believe I ever used to waste time triming the dang things out.

 

[vladkgb]

Even better than searing: smoke them low and slow for an hour or two then throw them into the slow cooker. Also don't try to instapot (pressure cook) these, they need that low and slow for 8+ hours. I've been using my shanks for barbacoa, using Hank Shaw's recipe.

 

[mt terry d]

Sweet Jesus, it's the most flavorful and arguably the most nutritious part!!!!

On an elk you're throwing away probably 15 pounds of wonderfulness if you
don't use them

I just debone and cut the pieces cross grain. Her Highness then throws them into the instapot
with some seasonings on meat/stew for 90 minutes. Then lets it sit for a couple hours on warm.

Eat it separately or over potatoes or rice. Freaking Amazing.

I did the actual Osso Bucco with bone in, etc but it was sooooo rich my stomach didn't
handle it well.