Lamb Shank
By: Anonymous

About

Lamb shanks are cut from the shoulder and front leg, normally including the leg bone.  Historically, they were one of the cheaper cuts available, suitable only for long braises or stews.  In the early 1990's, braised lamb shanks became popular staples on the menus of evolving New American restaurants  in New York.  This drove prices up, but also introduced the cut to many diners who would otherwise not have ever discovered it.  Over the next decade, the dish spread across the country, and it was followed by a wave of more exotic braised meats including pork belly and beef cheeks.

Information
Translations: Lamb Kāta, Lamb Orlaiviai, Mielul coadă, Janjetina Shank, Lamb trzpieniowe, Lamsschenkel, मेम्ने पिंडली, Баранья ножка, Αρνίσιο Κότσι, خروف شانك, 양 다리, Jehněčí kolínko, Lamb paa, 羊膝, Xai canya, Jahňacie kolienko, למב שאנק, Јањетина Подлактица, 子羊のスネ, Jarret d'agneau, Lammkeule, Lamb shank, Cordero caña, Бараняча ніжка, Агнето джолан


Tasting Notes
Food complements: Mint
Wine complements: A bold bordeaux
Beverage complements: Rum or mojitios sweetned with agave nectar