Soak the beef shank in water for 3 hours, then change the water and cook for 3 hours after boiling over low heat under a lid.
How to cook beef shank
1. Wash the shank, if available, scrape off the dark areas with a knife.
2. (Optional step). Put the shank in a saucepan, add water and leave for 3 hours – this will soften the skin and make the broth more transparent.
3. Change the water, put on fire and cook the shank for 5 minutes after boiling. 4. Change the water, cook the shank for 3 hours, half an hour before the end of cooking, salt the water.
Delicious facts
Beef shank is great for cooking broths for soup or jellied meat. The bone will make the broth strong and aromatic, and the meat of the shank, despite the fact that it is considered low-grade, will completely soften and acquire juiciness during the cooking of the broth.
Another name for beef shank is shank. This is the lower part of the beef leg – from the knee joint to the elbow; in other words, it is the top of the leg. In this case, it is customary to call a part of the front leg a shank, and a shank – a back.
When choosing a shank for cooking, you should give preference to parts with bright red meat.