Shank

== About shank meat ==
The front leg of beef, veal, lamb or pork. Though very flavorful, it's full of connective tissue and is some of the toughest meat on the animal. It therefore requires a long, slow cooking method such as braising. Beef shank is used for ground beef. 
== See also ==
* Beef leg
* Lamb shank
* Pork knuckle and shank
* Veal leg
Category:Meat