Over the years there has been a dramatic decline in the amount of independent butchers stores, meat markets and meat counters available to shoppers. These have been replaced with convenience packaged meat being sold in grocery store aisles, with no expert on hand to guide the shopper to buying the right cut of meat to suit their needs. This article will focus on explaining the different types of pork cuts most commonly sold, where they come from on the animal, and how best to cook them to ensure tender and tasty pork every time. So lets begin by looking at the whole side of a pig. The diagram below shows…
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Beef Shank / Shin: Try This Cheap & Tasty Cut of Meat
What is a Beef Shank? The Beef Shank comes from the upper leg part of the cow between the knee and hip or shoulder. It is a well used, tougher part of the cow that encases a large marrowbone. It requires long slow cooking in liquid to break down the muscle fibres and become tender. The following video shows how the shank is removed and cut for sale, as well as offering a couple of cooking suggestions. Beef Shank Names Although beef shank is probably one of the most common names for this cut of beef, it can be called other names in different parts of the world. Some of…
