“Heim Hammer” Smoked Beef Shank

Smoking a beef shank the size of Texas is something you might not do on a regular basis, but it’s a great dish for tailgate parties or birthdays. Heck, I’d smoke one just because. I started selling these as a shareable platter during the Texas Rangers’ playoff run in 2023, then launched the “Heim Hammer,” named after our All-Star catcher, Jonah Heim, at my stand in the ballpark during the World Series. This is one of those meats that’s hard to overcook, but easy to not smoke quite long enou