Name: Smoked & Braised Pork Shank
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 225 min
Ingredients: lime; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp kosher salt; cilantro; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp granulated onion; 3 lbs pork shanks; 1 tsp hatch chile seasoning; 1 cup white onion diced; 1 jalapeno diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 4 oz canned diced green chiles; 20 oz green enchilada sauce; 1 can whole black beans; 1 can refried black beans; torillas

Smoked & Braised Pork Shank

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Braised pork shank tastes even more delectable if you smoke it. These shanks are served with a green chile sauce and smashed black beans.

By: Girls Can Grill (via Eatpork)

Original Publish: Sep 7, 2023

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 225 mins

Instructions

Combine the spices. Reserve one tablespoon for later. Rub remaining seasoning onto shanks. Let rest at room temperature while you heat the grill.
Heat the grill to 275F degrees with indirect heat. Smoke the shanks for 1 1/2 hours to an internal temperature of 200F.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic, and sauté, until tender.
Add the canned green chiles, enchilada sauce and reserved tablespoon of rub. Stir to combine.
Add the smoked pork shanks to the pot. Spoon some of the sauce on the top.