Yak Shanks
Yak Shanks
100% Grass Fed
Regenerative
Needle Free
- 100% grass-fed & finished (no grain)
- Regenerative
- Rotationally grazed on diverse pastures
- Chemical free
- 'Needle-free': NO vaccines, antibiotics, hormones or dewormers
- Maximal nutrition
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Sourced from the lower legs, these hardworking muscles are packed with collagen-rich tendons, ligaments, and fascia, delivering the same gut-nourishing, joint-supporting benefits as bone broth. Their high gelatin-to-muscle ratio makes them incredibly nutrient-dense, perfect for soups, stews, or braising. The result? Deep, beefy flavor and ultra-tender meat.
By choosing our 100% Grass-Fed, needle-free yak shanks, you’re embracing nose-to-tail eating, truly honoring the animal and making the most of every part—just like our ancestors did. Our yak graze on nutrient-rich pastures and never given antibiotics, vaccines, hormones, or unnecessary chemicals—ensuring a clean, collagen-rich cut perfect for slow-simmered broths, stews, and deeply nourishing meals.
Once you try shanks, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them!
- Braise for maximum tenderness – Sear the shanks to develop flavor, then slow-cook in water, broth, wine, or tomatoes with aromatic herbs until fork-tender (3-4 hours)
- Simmer into soups & stews – Add to long-simmered dishes for a rich, collagen-infused broth and tender meat.
Yak shanks offer a rich culinary history and a nutrient-packed, deeply flavorful meal that has been treasured across cultures for generations!
- Osso Buco (Italy) – Braised shanks cooked in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, traditionally served with gremolata.
- Caldo de Res (Mexico) – A nourishing beef and vegetable soup slow-simmered with shanks for deep flavor.
- Beef Tagine (Morocco) – Shanks slow-cooked with warming spices, dried fruits, and nuts for a sweet-savory dish.
- Nihari (India/Pakistan) – A slow-cooked stew featuring shanks braised with fragrant spices, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast.
- Locro (Argentina) – A thick, comforting stew made with beef shanks, corn, beans, and squash, deeply rooted in Andean tradition.
Yak Shanks Reviews
Obsessed
John
28/02/2024
DELICIOUS
Virginia
29/03/2025
100% Grass-Fed
Our commitment to 100% grass-fed yak means no grains, no feedlots—ever. Our yak graze freely on nutrient-rich pastures, eating the diet nature intended, which supports their metabolic health and aligns with their natural physiology. In contrast, grain-fed cows and yak are confined to feedlots with limited movement, rapidly fattened on high-energy grain diets that produce excessively fatty meat—far removed from the cuts of meat historically consumed from wild ruminants.
Research shows that grain-fed livestock develop elevated glucose metabolites, triglycerides, and oxidative stress markers, while pasture-finished animals maintain superior metabolic function.
By choosing our 100% grass-fed yak, you’re enjoying a cleaner, more nutrient-dense product that mirrors the meat our ancestors thrived on—free from the endocrine-disrupting pesticides and phytoestrogens often found in conventional grain-fed lamb.
Free of Pharmaceuticals and Toxic Agrochemicals
Healthy animals don’t need pharmaceutical interventions. Our yak are raised in optimal conditions—grazing on fresh pasture, breathing clean air, and regularly moved to new grass, ensuring they aren’t living in their own waste or exposed to toxins. This natural lifestyle eliminates the need for routine antibiotics, vaccines (including mRNA vaccines), hormones, and dewormers. In contrast, conventional feedlot livestock are confined to crowded, unsanitary conditions, requiring constant pharmaceutical support to stay healthy.
By prioritizing regenerative farming practices, our farmers raise resilient yak that rarely get sick. Our animals experience minimal parasite exposure, no stress from confinement, and receive optimal nutrition from diverse pastures that supports their immune function and metabolic health. Our needle-free yak offers pure, wholesome meat—just as nature intended—without the pharmaceutical crutches required by industrial agriculture.
Needle free meat - free of vaccines, antibiotics, hormones & dewormers.
Naturally Lean Protein
Due to their adaptation to high-altitude, cold, and resource-limited environments, yaks efficiently use the food they consume, focusing on muscle development rather than fat storage, resulting in meat that is leaner than many other types of red meat, including beef. Ground yak is typically around 95% lean, yet it remains naturally tender and full of flavor. Traditionally a staple for indigenous communities in harsh regions like the Himalayas, yak meat is prized for its mild, slightly sweet taste.
Much of the yak meat on the market is a cross between yak and beef, bred to combine the hardiness and lean qualities of yaks with the size and faster growth rates of cattle. Pure yak is less common and more expensive because it grows more slowly and takes longer to reach maturity. Our yak meat is 100% pure yak, not a cross with beef, ensuring an authentic flavor without the gamey taste often found in wild meats. It offers a clean, natural taste, perfect for adding a lean and flavorful protein source to meals.
