Site set the timer to 117 minutes

Web timer for 117 minutes

You stay near the stove while beef shanks simmer for peanut stew, watching the liquid and turning the pieces when needed during the 117 minutes. For Filipino kare-kare, this stretch gives the meat time to soften while you remain close enough to adjust the heat, skim the surface, or add a little water if the pot begins to look dry.

As the shanks cook, kitchen sounds can easily cover the finishing signal: a range hood, bubbling pot, electric fan, television, or conversation may all be louder. Set the alert at a level you can hear from beside the stove without startling everyone else nearby. Keeping the phone or timer within sight also gives you a visual cue if the sound disappears beneath the background noise.

While you check the pot, let the people sharing the kitchen or living area know when the alert is likely to sound, especially in a compact home where noise carries. If someone is resting, studying, or taking a call, a moderate tone and a nearby screen keep the signal from becoming disruptive. Test a shank near the end: a fork should enter readily, but the meat should still hold together for serving with the peanut sauce.