Beef Shank with Sesame Honey Garlic Soy

A new type of cut has been emerging in social media lately called Thors Hammer. Essentially, it’s a beef shank, about arm’s length, and the meat is Frenched, or cut away from parts of the bone. The shank has many connective tissues with collagen and is deep in beefy flavor. It’s a cut that’s perfect for a wet braise or slow smoking. Traditionally, beef shank is served braised in Chinese cooking and simmered in a broth or stew. In this recipe, I’m marrying the Chinese and American cooking te