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Mutton Shank

Ovis aries Allergen-Free
Mutton Shank

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Bovidae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Indian, Mediterranean, British
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sheep (Ovis aries)

¿Qué es Mutton Shank?

A cut from the lower leg of an older sheep, known for its rich, robust flavor and tenderness when slow-cooked.

¿A qué sabe Mutton Shank?

Mutton Shank tiene un sabor robust, gamey, rich, savory con aromas earthy, meaty, distinctly ovine.

Taste
Robust, Gamey, Rich, Savory
Texture
Fibrous (raw), Fall-off-the-bone tender (cooked), Gelatinous
Aroma
Earthy, Meaty, Distinctly ovine
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 150g
Calories170 kcal
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Protein20 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium280 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To maximize tenderness, sear the shank deeply first to develop flavor, then braise low and slow for several hours until meat effortlessly falls off the bone.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Mutton Shank

El mejor sustituto para Mutton Shank es Lamb Shank, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Younger, milder flavor but similar texture and ideal for slow cooking; widely available.

Sustitutos para Mutton Shank con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Lamb Shank Mejor 1:1 Younger, milder flavor but similar texture and ideal for slow cooking; widely available.
Goat Leg/Shank 1:1 Similar gamey flavor and fibrous texture requiring slow cooking, lean.
Beef Short Ribs 1:1 Offers rich, tender results when slow-cooked, though flavor is different.
Pork Hock 1:1 Fatty and gelatinous, suitable for long, moist cooking, but very different flavor.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Mutton Shank

  1. Look for well-marbled cuts with deep red color.
  2. May be sold bone-in or boneless.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Mutton Shank?

  • Red wine
  • root vegetables
  • chickpeas
  • robust spices (cumin
  • coriander)
  • garlic
  • rosemary.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Mutton Shank?

Robust, Gamey, Rich, Savory Earthy, Meaty, Distinctly ovine

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Mutton Shank?

El mejor sustituto es Lamb Shank (1:1). Younger, milder flavor but similar texture and ideal for slow cooking; widely available.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Mutton Shank?

Look for well-marbled cuts with deep red color. May be sold bone-in or boneless.

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