Shanks — Lamb (Frozen Meat Cut)

Shanks — Lamb

Our Lamb Shanks are bone-in shank cuts from our pasture-raised Barbados Blackbelly × Katahdin lambs. Packed two per package, shanks are a classic braising cut built for low and slow cooking, delivering rich body, deep savory flavor, and tender pull-apart texture when cooked gently.

Barbados Blackbelly and Katahdin are hair sheep breeds selected for efficient pasture performance and a lighter, cleaner lamb profile than many wool breeds. Finished on pasture, these lambs develop firm muscle, balanced connective tissue, and a mild, savory flavor without strong or “gamey” notes.

Breed

Barbados Blackbelly × Katahdin (hair sheep known for clean flavor, pasture efficiency, and strong muscle development)

How We Raise Them

Pasture-raised using rotational grazing with continuous access to diverse forage, fresh air, and open movement. Slow, natural growth supports balanced muscle development and consistent flavor.

What We Feed Them

Primarily forage-based, supported by clean supplemental feed as needed — no hormones, no antibiotics, no shortcuts.

Cut

• Cut: Bone-in lamb shanks
• Pack Format: 2 shanks per pack
• Best For: Braise, osso buco style preparations, slow cooker

Texture & Flavor

• Texture: Dense and structured raw; becomes fall-apart tender when braised
• Flavor: Mild lamb flavor with deep savory richness from long cooking
• Fat: Lean-to-moderate; collagen and marrow contribute body to sauces and broth

Cooking

• Braise: Covered cook at low temperature until fork-tender
• Liquid: Stock, wine, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs work well
• Finish: Uncover to reduce sauce if desired
• Rest: 10 minutes before serving

Pack Options (2 Shanks Per Pack)

• Petit: approximately 1.2–1.6 lb total
• Standard: approximately 1.6–2.1 lb total
• Farmstead: approximately 2.1–2.6 lb total

Individual shank size varies naturally based on lamb size and muscle development. We finish our lambs between approximately 100–187 lb live weight, so pack weights will vary slightly from one animal to the next.