Cross-cut beef shanks are full of gelatin, marrow, and other micronutrients that are ideal for gut, skin and bone health. They're also delicious in a braise, and have been cooked for millennia in the Lombard region of Italy as osso buco. Our favorite way is an imitation of this dish, using white wine, beef broth and lots of root veggies!
North Mountain Pastures is a small family farm dedicated to producing great food using ecologically sound production practices. We farm on 84 acres in Perry County, Pennsylvania, in a way that heals the land, nourishes people, and treats animals with respect. This means animals are naturally raised outdoors, on grass or in carefully managed woodlots, and fed only non-GMO grain. We don’t use hormones, antibiotics, or other chemicals to medicate livestock.
Worried you don't know how to cook? Here's the thing, the quality of your ingredients is sort of like a cheat code for cooking. Your dish is only as good as your weakest ingredient. Grab some fresh produce, a good NMP sausage, and some potatoes, rice or polenta...you got a meal!