SLIDESHOWS: NFL Pigskin: NFC Team Pork Recipes

Braised Pork Shanks

Team: Dallas Cowboys

Why? The Cowboys’ tradition of beefy linebackers makes us think of these thick (and delicious) pork shanks. After a lengthy braise, the tender pork is a perfect filler for quesadillas, making this recipe as much of a Dallas double threat as quarterback Tony Romo and wide receiver Terrell Owens.

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