Schweinshaxe Pork Knuckle

4 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 4HRS

Schweinshaxe Pork Knuckle

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This beloved German classic can be made at home and is nearly impossible to screw up if you follow these easy and simple steps. Seasoned with only kosher salt, then braised until very tender, and finally roast until super crisp, this simple ingredient can easily be transformed into a world-class dish with just a little time and a lot of love.
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This beloved German classic can be made at home and is nearly impossible to screw up if you follow these easy and simple steps. Seasoned with only kosher salt, then braised until very tender, and finally roast until super crisp, this simple ingredient can easily be transformed into a world-class dish with just a little time and a lot of love.
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4HRS

Total Time

$2.45

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
1
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Ham Hock
1
Ham Hock
Kosher Salt
to taste
Sriracha
to taste
Soy Sauce
to taste

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
888
Fat
56.6 g
Protein
113.2 g
Carbs
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step 1
Simmer the Ham Hock (1) in salted water until very tender but not “falling off the bone”.
step 1 Simmer the Ham Hock (1) in salted water until very tender but not “falling off the bone”.
step 2
When the meat is tender, remove it from the stock.
step 2 When the meat is tender, remove it from the stock.
step 3
Season the meat with Kosher Salt (to taste), Sriracha (to taste) and a bit of Soy Sauce (to taste).
step 4
Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) turning often, cook until the skin is super-crisp and the meat is still very juicy and tender.
step 4 Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) turning often, cook until the skin is super-crisp and the meat is still very juicy and tender.
step 5
Serve with red-or white cabbage, roast potatoes, dumplings or just rustic bread and a spicy condiment, such as mustard, vinegar with chopped chilies or grated horseradish.
step 5 Serve with red-or white cabbage, roast potatoes, dumplings or just rustic bread and a spicy condiment, such as mustard, vinegar with chopped chilies or grated horseradish.
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