{"product_id":"bison-cross-cut-shank-osso-bucco-pasture-raised-grass-finished","title":"Bison Cross Cut Shank (Osso Bucco) - Pasture Raised \u0026 Grass-Finished","description":"\u003c!-- Cross-Cut Bison Shank \/ Osso Buco Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .rf-product-description {\n      color: #2f2a22;\n      font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-header {\n      text-align: center;\n      margin: 36px auto 26px;\n      max-width: 760px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-header h2 {\n      margin: 0;\n      font-size: 30px;\n      line-height: 1.15;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      color: #4b5f2f;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-divider {\n      width: 58px;\n      height: 1px;\n      background: #4b5f2f;\n      margin: 14px auto 16px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-lead {\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      max-width: 680px;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      line-height: 1.6;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      color: #2f2a22;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-section {\n      margin: 0 0 30px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-description p {\n      margin: 0 0 16px;\n      font-size: 17px;\n      color: #2f2a22;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-subheader {\n      margin: 30px 0 12px;\n      font-size: 23px;\n      line-height: 1.25;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      color: #4b5f2f;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-card {\n      background: #fffaf1;\n      border: 1px solid #e6dccb;\n      border-radius: 16px;\n      padding: 22px;\n      margin: 18px 0 28px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-callout {\n      background: #fffaf1;\n      border-left: 4px solid #6b7a40;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      padding: 22px 24px;\n      margin: 22px 0 28px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-callout h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\n      font-size: 22px;\n      line-height: 1.25;\n      color: #4b5f2f;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-callout p {\n      margin: 0;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-list {\n      margin: 0;\n      padding-left: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-list li {\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.55;\n      color: #2f2a22;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-note {\n      background: #ffffff;\n      border-left: 4px solid #6b7a40;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      padding: 18px 20px;\n      margin: 22px 0 0;\n    }\n\n    .rf-product-note p {\n      margin: 0;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n    }\n\n    @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n      .rf-product-header h2 {\n        font-size: 24px;\n      }\n\n      .rf-product-lead,\n      .rf-product-description p {\n        font-size: 16px;\n      }\n\n      .rf-product-subheader {\n        font-size: 21px;\n      }\n\n      .rf-product-card,\n      .rf-product-callout {\n        padding: 20px 18px;\n      }\n\n      .rf-product-callout h3 {\n        font-size: 20px;\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Header --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Slow-Braised Bison Cut with Rich Marrow Bone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rf-product-lead\"\u003eCross-cut bison shank, also known as osso buco, is a deeply flavorful braising cut from pasture-raised, grass-finished Texas bison — best cooked low and slow until tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecross-cut bison shank\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBison Cove Ranch\u003c\/strong\u003e in Lometa, Texas, where their bison are pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished with care for the animal and the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cut is also commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eosso buco\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is sliced across the leg bone, giving you a round portion of richly flavored meat with marrow bone in the center. It is not a quick-cooking steak — it is a slow-braising cut made for cozy, nourishing meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever made beef shank, short ribs, pot roast, or slow-cooked stew meat, this cut will feel familiar. The magic happens with time, moisture, and gentle heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Educational Callout --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Cut Is Worth Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-cut shank can be overlooked because many people do not know how to cook it. But when it is braised low and slow, the meat becomes tender, the marrow enriches the cooking liquid, and the result is one of the most flavorful, comforting bison meals you can make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick Details --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" class=\"rf-product-subheader\"\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rf-product-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-cut bison shank \/ osso buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bison Cove Ranch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lometa, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished bison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparable to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef shank, osso buco, or a marrow-rich braising cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, savory red meat flavor with richness from the marrow bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm when raw; becomes tender with long, moist cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osso buco, braising, Dutch oven meals, slow cooker meals, soups, stews, and broth-rich dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives frozen; keep frozen until ready to thaw and cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- About Bison Cove Ranch --\u003e\u003c!-- Flavor and Cooking Notes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-product-subheader\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Cooking Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBison shank has a deep, savory flavor because it comes from a hardworking part of the animal. The center bone and marrow add richness to the cooking liquid, making this cut especially good for braised dishes, soups, stews, and slow-cooked meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing to know is that cross-cut shank needs moisture and time. It should be cooked low and slow until the meat becomes tender and begins to pull away from the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rf-product-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThaw fully first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the shanks thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason well:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, pepper, garlic, onion, bay leaf, herbs, and tomato all pair well with bison shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSear first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browning the meat before braising builds deeper flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use broth, stock, tomato, wine, or a simple braising liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCook low and slow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or covered roasting pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rush it:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cut becomes tender through time, not high heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Simple Ways to Serve --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-product-subheader\"\u003eSimple Ways to Use Cross-Cut Bison Shank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cut is best for meals where the meat can slowly tenderize and the marrow can enrich the sauce, broth, or cooking liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rf-product-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBison osso buco:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braise with broth, tomato, onion, garlic, carrots, herbs, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow cooker shanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add broth, onions, garlic, and herbs, then cook until the meat is tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDutch oven braise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sear first, then cook slowly with vegetables and stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBison stew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook with root vegetables, broth, herbs, and a little tomato for a hearty meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarrow-rich broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the bone and cooking liquid to create a rich base for soups or sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShredded bison bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the tender meat from the bone and serve over rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- First-Time Buyer Note --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for Slow-Cooking Families\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not the fastest bison cut, but it may be one of the most rewarding. If your family enjoys pot roast, short ribs, stew, or slow-cooked meals, cross-cut bison shank is a beautiful way to bring more flavor and nourishment to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ROCK Farmhouse Partnership Note --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-product-subheader\"\u003eOur Partnership with Bison Cove Ranch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our community continues looking for well-raised, grass-fed and grass-finished red meat, we have been careful not to add just any new source. 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