USDA Choice beef hind shank center cut, bone-in, sourced from the leg of the cow. This premium cut features rich, flavorful meat with distinctive marrow-filled leg bone and abundant connective tissue. Each piece typically weighs 1-2 pounds and measures 4-6 inches in diameter. The center cut provides the most tender section of the shank with optimal meat-to-bone ratio.

Ideal for slow cooking methods including braising, stewing, and soup preparation. When cooked low and slow, the collagen breaks down to create fall-apart tender meat with deep, savory beef flavor. Perfect for traditional dishes like osso buco, beef stew, and hearty soups. The bone marrow adds exceptional richness and body to broths and sauces.

Nutrition per 3 oz cooked serving: 171 calories, 28.6g protein, 5.4g total fat, 1.9g saturated fat, 66mg cholesterol. This is a lean, high-protein cut with zero carbohydrates, making it excellent for low-carb and high-protein diets. The calorie breakdown is approximately 28% fat and 72% protein.