Smoky Stout-Braised Wagyu Whole Shank with Creamy Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Boneless Whole Shank
• 2 Shallots (peeled and large diced)
• 3 Large Carrots (peeled and large diced)
• 2 HEAD Garlic (tops trimmed off and left whole)
• 1 1/2 CUP (11.5 OZ CAN) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• 4 CUP Beef Stock
• 4 CUP Stout Beer
• 2 Leeks (green parts discarded, white parts cut into half-inch-thick coins)
• 3 SPRIG Thyme (whole)
• 3 TBSP Cornstarch
• 1/4 CUP Water
• 1/4 CUP Ancho Chile Powder
• 1/4 CUP Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 CUP Kosher Salt
• 3 TBSP Granulated Garlic
• 3 TBSP Ground Cumin
• 3 TBSP Ground Coriander
• 2 TBSP Aleppo Pepper
• 2 TBSP Oregano
• 3 TBSP Dark Brown Sugar
• 4 CUP Milk
• 1 Yellow Onion (minced)
• 2 TBSP Butter
• 1 1/2 CUP Polenta
• 3 TBSP Garlic (minced)
• 1 CUP Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 2 TSP Kosher Salt
• 3/4 CUP Heavy Cream