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title: Beef Front Shank
description: "![](http://jimmyschmidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cow_foreshank_complete-300x215-2.jpg) The **Front Shank** is the upper portion of the two front legs of the Wagyu. It is a very active lean muscle which must be braised to develop its tenderness and release the great Wagyu flavor. The Wagyu produces…"
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# Beef Front Shank

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The **Front Shank** is the upper portion of the two front legs of the Wagyu. It is a very active lean muscle which must be braised to develop its tenderness and release the great Wagyu flavor. The Wagyu produces two large shanks which can be braised and shared or cut into four 1 lb. bone-in Osso Bucco style shanks.

**Alternative Name:** Shank
**Suggested Preparation:** Braise

**NAMP code:** 117F
**FSX Code:** 117F