grilled veal shank

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can you just grill veal shank med rare like you'd do a filet

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Sure, you can... but you shouldn't. There is a tremendous amount of connective tissue that will make your eating experience less than desirable. Also, as mentioned, it is also a tougher cut of meat that requires long cooking time to break down the connective tissue and render the muscles tender enough to fall off the bone.