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Pork Shank

KUROBUTA PORK

SRF Kurobuta pork shanks are savory, rich and outstanding for braising and slow cooking. Our pork shanks can be cooked simply for homestyle meals or used for more upscale recipes. Average weight is 2.5 lbs. per pack.

Heritage Breed

Family Farm Raised

SRF Kurobuta Pork

Snake River Farms pork shanks are the starting point for a delicious and hearty, slow cooked meal. They are delicious slow cooked with root vegetables until the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender or cooked Osso Buco style with wine.

These are hind shanks from 100% Berkshire hogs adding the rich flavor that is unique to Kurobuta pork. Each shank weighs about one pound and has two large internal bones. These are not visible in the raw shank, but are exposed as the pork slowly cooks.

Average weight: 2.5 lbs. Each package contains 2 shanks.

Pork shanks are easy to braise on the stove top, oven or smoker. Here’s a simple method for braising them in the kitchen.

Season generously with kosher salt and pepper. If desired, roll them in flour to add texture and flavor.

Heat neutral vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.

Brown shanks on all sides, including the top and bottom. Remove from the Dutch oven.

Add 3 cups chopped onions, carrots and celery and cook 5 minutes or until soft.

Return shanks to the pot and cover with 1 cup white wine and enough chicken or beef stock to cover.

Bring to boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Braise for 2.5 hours or until tender.

Details

Snake River Farms pork shanks are the starting point for a delicious and hearty, slow cooked meal. They are delicious slow cooked with root vegetables until the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender or cooked Osso Buco style with wine.

These are hind shanks from 100% Berkshire hogs adding the rich flavor that is unique to Kurobuta pork. Each shank weighs about one pound and has two large internal bones. These are not visible in the raw shank, but are exposed as the pork slowly cooks.

Average weight: 2.5 lbs. Each package contains 2 shanks.

Cooking Tips

Pork shanks are easy to braise on the stove top, oven or smoker. Here’s a simple method for braising them in the kitchen.

Season generously with kosher salt and pepper. If desired, roll them in flour to add texture and flavor.

Heat neutral vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.

Brown shanks on all sides, including the top and bottom. Remove from the Dutch oven.

Add 3 cups chopped onions, carrots and celery and cook 5 minutes or until soft.

Return shanks to the pot and cover with 1 cup white wine and enough chicken or beef stock to cover.

Bring to boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Braise for 2.5 hours or until tender.

What is Kurobuta Pork?

Kurobuta is a heritage breed with flavor superior to commodity pork. This premium pork is known as Berkshire in England and Kurobuta in Japan, where it is considered the culinary equivalent of Wagyu beef. Kurobuta contains abundant marbling for a heightened flavor profile and higher pH which creates a deep pink color and an increased moisture content. The result is pork with robust juicy flavor, tender texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

FAQ

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What is Kurobuta pork?

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed kept pure for hundreds of years. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms in the American Midwest without hormones using a natural, slow feed process.

How does Snake River Farms package and ship their pork products?

We ship our Kurobuta pork products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 business days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping here.

How long will my SRF Kurobuta pork last and how should it be stored?

For optimal quality, you can store your SRF Kurobuta pork in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40°F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.797753 / 5 from 178 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Snake River Farms pork shanks are praised for their excellent quality, amazing flavor, and tender texture. Customers appreciate the quick and reliable shipping, and many plan to reorder. This product is ideal for a memorable, hearty meal.

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Review highlights

"Very good quality, but shanks were smaller in size than I expected." — Anonymous
"Excellent quality and great shipping" — Anne W.
"Snake River Farms offers the best pricing for the pork shanks, and their shipping is fast and reliable." — Rob K.

Reviews

Meaty, moist, and wonderful. After

"Meaty, moist, and wonderful. After my first pair, I ordered two more pair. The first I used with beans, the next pair I'll roast."

— John W. (5/5)

Very tasty

"Very tasty"

— jody c. (5/5)

These were excellent in osso

"These were excellent in osso buco!"

— Mark K. (5/5)

Making them this wend

"Making them this wend"

— Benedetta R. (5/5)

The best tasting pork I

"The best tasting pork I have ever had in my life. So juicy and tender when cooked correctly. Will be buying again."

— Judith G. (5/5)

Delicious pork shanks! My husband

"Delicious pork shanks! My husband said “fine restaurant quality”. Tender and flavorful!"

— Janet T. (5/5)

I prepared the shanks in

"I prepared the shanks in a slow cooker and they were amazing. The tenderness and amount of fat was wonderful. Portion size was just right and made for a great dinner. Would buy again!"

— Johnnie W. (5/5)

Winner. The process is a

"Winner. The process is a 3 day affair. Day 1 brine Day 2 braise Day 3 heat & serve"

— James J. (5/5)

Smoked and oven finished for

"Smoked and oven finished for delicious meal."

— Adam E. (5/5)

Fantastic! Great price, fast delivery,

"Fantastic! Great price, fast delivery, expertly packed. This was a 5-star experience"

— Brian M. (5/5)