{"product_id":"shanks-lamb","title":"Shanks — Lamb (Frozen Meat Cut)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShanks — Lamb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbados 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbados Blackbelly × Katahdin (hair sheep known for clean flavor, pasture efficiency, and strong muscle development)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow We Raise Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasture-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Feed Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily forage-based, supported by clean supplemental feed as needed — no hormones, no antibiotics, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone-in lamb shanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 shanks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braise, osso buco style preparations, slow cooker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and structured raw; becomes fall-apart tender when braised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild lamb flavor with deep savory richness from long cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean-to-moderate; collagen and marrow contribute body to sauces and broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered cook at low temperature until fork-tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock, wine, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs work well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncover to reduce sauce if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 minutes before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Options (2 Shanks Per Pack)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetit:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.2–1.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.6–2.1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmstead:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.1–2.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e 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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Honey Pot Farmstead TX","offers":[{"title":"Petit","offer_id":52011075141926,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":52011075174694,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Farmstead","offer_id":52011075207462,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/9288\/7334\/files\/LambShank_6776fac9-5199-4fc8-91fb-add838e09cf7.png?v=1770034476","url":"https:\/\/www.honeypotfarmstead.com\/products\/shanks-lamb","provider":"Honey Pot Farmstead TX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}