So, here's the thing about baked pork shank with potatoes. This dish, which is super beloved, comes straight from Northern Italy—especially up in those Alpine and Tyrolean spots where hearty food is ...

Preheat oven to 500 and put the oven fan on high. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Open the windows in the kitchen and turn off the fire detector. It’s going to get Smokey. Put the shanks on a ...