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Pork Knuckle

Cultural Context

Pork knuckle, known as Schweinshaxe, is a traditional German dish often enjoyed during Oktoberfest and festive gatherings. It symbolizes hearty, rustic German cuisine, showcasing the country's love for pork and rich flavors. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with many regions adding their unique twists to this classic dish.

GermanDEmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pork ham hocks
1 liter beer
2 liters water
2 onions
2 carrots
4 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
3 black peppercorns
10 grams salt
3 pickled cucumbers
150 grams parsley
20 grams garlic
2 grams black pepper
2 grams olive oil
20 milliliters butter
120 grams parsley
10 grams salt
2 grams toast bread

pork knuckle

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken leg

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable, while chicken leg offers a budget-friendly alternative.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol, while apple juice adds sweetness.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: steamed cabbage

💰Cheaper: pickled cabbage

Steamed cabbage is lighter, while pickled cabbage mimics the tangy flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while rice is a cost-effective carbohydrate.

1

Place 2 pork ham hocks in a large pot.

2

Add 1 liter of beer and 2 liters of water to the pot.

3

Chop 2 onions and add them to the pot.

4

Chop 2 carrots and add them to the pot.

5

Add 4 cloves of garlic to the pot.

6

Add 4 bay leaves and 3 black peppercorns to the pot.

7

Add 10 grams of salt to the pot.

8

Bring the pot to a boil and let it cook for 3 hours.

9

After 3 hours, remove the pork ham hocks from the pot and let them cool.

10

In a separate pan, heat 2 grams of olive oil over medium heat.

11

Add 20 milliliters of butter to the pan and let it melt.

12

Chop 150 grams of parsley and add it to the pan.

13

Add 10 grams of salt and 2 grams of black pepper to the pan.

14

Toast 2 grams of toast bread in the pan for 2 minutes.

15

Serve the pork ham hocks with pickled cucumbers and the parsley mixture.

Cooking Techniques

scoringroastingbasting

Equipment Needed

large potseparate pansharp knife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

SchweinshaxeHaxe
Local Name: Schweinshaxe

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