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Braised Pork Shanks

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time: 3hours  10minutes 

Total Time: 3hours  25minutes 

Braised pork shanks boast a rich, savory flavor and are fall-off-the-bone tender. This recipe starts on the stovetop, then the Dutch oven heads to the Z-Grill for a nice smoke braise. Celery, onions, and mushrooms accompany the pork and make a tasty side dish. For the best result, use pork shanks that are equal in size, so they cook at the same rate.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 6 pork shanks rinds removed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 sprigs of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 ribs of celery diced
  • 2 large yellow onions diced
  • 1 cup assorted mushrooms stems trimmed and sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 ounces beef broth reduced sodium
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Equipment

  • Z Grills 700D4E Wood Pellet Grill
  • Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets
  • Butcher’s String
  • Dutch Oven
  • Tongs

Instructions

                                                    • Step 1: Pat the pork dry and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
                                                      Step 2: Top each pork shank with a sprig of thyme and encircle each pork shank and sprig with butcher’s string
                                                    • Step 3: On the stovetop, heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
                                                      Step 4: Transfer the pork shanks to the Dutch oven once the oil is hot. Brown on both sides, then transfer them to a platter. Work in two batches
                                                    • Step 5: Add the butter to the Dutch oven. Toss in the celery, onion, and mushrooms once the butter melts.
                                                    • Step 6: Sauté for 5-7 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
                                                    • Step 7: Pour in the beef broth, beer, and soy sauce. Follow with the sugar and stir.
                                                    • Step 8: Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer uncovered until thickened.
                                                    • Step 9: Preheat your Z-Grills (preferably with branded wood pellets) or other wood pellet grill to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
                                                    • Step 10: Return the pork shanks to the Dutch oven and transfer them to the grill grates.
                                                    • Step 11: Close the lid and cook for 2 ½ hours or until the pork shanks are tender.
                                                      Step 12: Plate, remove the string from each shank, and serve with the sauteed vegetables, mushrooms, and spoon braising liquid over the top.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 6 pork shanks rinds removed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 sprigs of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 ribs of celery diced
  • 2 large yellow onions diced
  • 1 cup assorted mushrooms stems trimmed and sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 ounces beef broth reduced sodium
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Equipment

  • Z Grills 700D4E Wood Pellet Grill
  • Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets
  • Butcher’s String
  • Dutch Oven
  • Tongs