Name: Austrian Braised Venison Shanks with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 large elk shank, (or up to 4 venison shanks); 2 tablespoons squash seed oil or sunflower oil; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, (or 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic); Salt; 4 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, (chopped); 2 cups sauerkraut, (drained); 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded potato; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon caraway; 1 12- to 16-ounce bottle hefeweizen beer; 1 cup stock ((any kind)); Black pepper and chopped chives for garnish