Beer Braised Pork Shanks - A Duck's Oven

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp finely ground dark-roast coffee
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar (tightly packed)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 pork shanks (about 2 pounds)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 12 oz dark beer (such as Oktoberfest or stout)
• 2 cups stock (beef or chicken)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried herb blend (I use Italian seasoning)
• 1/2 tsp salt