Crafted with care, it'll be a beef centerpiece that turns heads more than some steaks. And throw in the fact it's generally an affordable cut, and it's easy to see why beef shanks are such a move.

A filet mignon cut from the end of the tenderloin is great when seared hot and fast in a skillet, but a steak from the aforementioned shank would be tough to eat. Nothing hits like a big bowl of ...