What are these things?

[Kirk]

Bottom right of the page. "Pork Sticks." They say they are shanks, but they're about the size of a big drumstick. I had some this weekend. Not a bad little piece of meat but they could really benefit from genuine Q'ing techniques.
http://www.unos.com/newmenu/steakSeafood.html

 

[ApronGuy]

It's just a marketing ploy. They've created a clever name and trademarked it to make people think it's something special. But as the description states, "... Three extra-meaty pork shanks ..."

They're just meaty pork shanks. Doesn't sound all that shanktacular.

 

[Kirk]

I was wondering what cut they were and where they come from. The only shank I'm familiar with is the lower 1/2 of a shoulder cut, which is a lot bigger than these things are. Like I said, they're a bit bigger than a drumstick and the bone is like a little spoon. Never seen 'em before.

 

[BBQchef33]

looks like the things cut from a crown roast maybe?

 

[midnight]

They are from the lower shank where it has two bones. You can buy them in bulk from food service meat suppliers. The SD Pork Producers set up booths and sell them for $1 each at all major food events. They would be good but are kinda high priced for what you get.

 

[Bill-Chicago]

I cringe when I see Uno and Chicago in the same sign, because the franchises are not even close to what Uno's is.

You will not be able to find a single item on that menu at the original Uno's downtown, including the pizza.

The Chicago Style pizza at the franchises is best compared against Domino's or better yet, Chucky Cheese pizza.

 

[qman]

They are from the lower shank where it has two bones. You can buy them in bulk from food service meat suppliers. The SD Pork Producers set up booths and sell them for $1 each at all major food events. They would be good but are kinda high priced for what you get.

what midnight said. They are from what would be the forearm.

 

[Kirk]

Interesting... I'll have to see if I can find a chart that shows that cut and see if my butcher can get hold of some for me. I wouldn't mind fooling around with them and maybe come up with some handy snacks for cookouts, etc. They don't have much in the way of fat or other nasty stuff so they'd make for some good finger food. Cooked right, I could see where these could be pretty popular.

 

[bbqjoe]

I cringe when I see Uno and Chicago in the same sign, because the franchises are not even close to what Uno's is.

You will not be able to find a single item on that menu at the original Uno's downtown, including the pizza.

The Chicago Style pizza at the franchises is best compared against Domino's or better yet, Chucky Cheese pizza.

You mean to tell me you don't think Chucky Cheese's is the epitome of fine dining and pizza cusine???:wink: