633388 Thu Jul 02 07:57:00 -0700 2009 11 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4824154 Hello everyone, I hail from the UK where lamb shanks are very abundant, sadly, I cannot seem to locate any here in the supermarkets in my area. I have tried Giant, Food Lion, Shop-rite and Wegmans (to no avail!!). There are no high street butchers where I live so am at a loss. I have tried searching on-line but still remain shankless. I know a Canadian poster asked a similiar question and had wonderful responses. I'd really appreciate any tips on where I can find these delicious delicacies as I'd love to ccok them for the 4th. Thanks so very much.... Thu Jul 02 07:57:00 -0700 2009 1090305 Hareira 1 4824257 wegman's didn't have any? have you tried whole foods? Thu Jul 02 08:29:48 -0700 2009 4824154 1090110 iatethesandbox 1 4824275 Not sure if you're anywhere in NOVA, but the butcher in Del Rey called "Let's Meat on the Avenue" might be a good place to try. Thu Jul 02 08:37:16 -0700 2009 4824154 126991 aburkavage 1 4824569 Bloom in Gaitherburg carries them regularly, as does the Whole Foods in the Kentlands. Thu Jul 02 09:59:04 -0700 2009 4824154 132385 reiflame 1 4824594 Union Meats in Eastern Market in DC has terrific lamb shanks - and excellent lamb in general. Theirs might seem more expensive compared to the cryovaced supermarket variety, but they're the super-trimmed type that restaurants buy so I've found them worth the premium. The farmer’s Line, the arts and crafts market and the historic Eastern Market will all be open on Saturday, the 4th of July. But the South Hall where Union Meats is located will close at 3 PM - about 2 hours early. Thu Jul 02 10:05:41 -0700 2009 4824154 32444 MakingSense 1 4824641 If you're in NoVA, try the Lebanese Butcher in Falls Church, at the corner of Annandale Road and Wash Blvd. They always have lamb bits and whole beast too. Really, though, any halal butcher in DC/NoVA/MD area will have lamb. Giant does carry it, but if it's not in the case you have to ask the butcher for it. It's something they can get easily tool. Have you tried Harris Teeter? If not, do. Cocinero Cubano Thu Jul 02 10:16:43 -0700 2009 4824154 14276 Cocinero Cubano 1 4825033 The Amish farmer stand at the Mclean Farmers' Market on Friday has them, or did the last time I checked. For dining, Kazan's in McLean prepares primium lamb shanks wonderfully. It's a great dish, worth a visit. Thu Jul 02 12:16:09 -0700 2009 4824154 44591 GeezerGourmet 1 4825176 If you are in the Baltimore area, they usually always have them at Grauls...and sometimes at Eddies...call first! Thu Jul 02 13:11:56 -0700 2009 4824154 109812 crosby_p 1 4825446 I get them at Wegman's in Fairfax, but they don't always have them, they seem to sell out quickly you have better chance when you shop there on a weekday, when I can't get them with normal groceries, I go to the Lebanese Butcher. Thu Jul 02 14:36:12 -0700 2009 4824154 92426 ktmoomau 1 4825687 mybutcherandmore.com in annapolis. go to the website and peruse. you can call and order your lamb shanks. order by weds and pick it up on the weekend. next door is a wine store, cheese/gourmet shop and a bakery (praline). Thu Jul 02 16:09:50 -0700 2009 4824154 242306 kara2006 1 4826025 If you are concerned about quality then I suggest you follow Cocinero's advice and make it to the Lebanese Butcher. Call ahead to make sure they have what you are looking for. The last time I was there they had a skinned (wooled?) lamb hanging from a hook behind the counter. Thu Jul 02 18:18:42 -0700 2009 4824154 168551 justaddwater 1 4826896 Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I called Safeway in Bel Air MD yesterday and the butcher informed me that he usually always has them in stock. I am now well stocked and ready to embark on my recipe - slow roasting in port and red wine. Thanks again guys.... Fri Jul 03 06:35:14 -0700 2009 4824154 1090305 Hareira