The Best Octoberfest Meal You've Never Heard Of! | Schweinshaxe

pork hocks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Non-alcoholic beer keeps the flavor while reducing alcohol content.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer and add the two pork knuckles, ensuring they are covered with water.

Cover the pot and simmer for 90 minutes.

After 90 minutes, remove the pork knuckles from the pot.

Poke holes all over the skin of the pork knuckles to help it crisp up.

Place a cooling rack over a roasting pan and set the pork knuckles on the rack.

Season the pork knuckles with Keto Chipotle pork seasoning, coating them well.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the pork knuckles in the oven and roast for 45 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the pork knuckles; it should be around 187°F (86°C).

Flip the pork knuckles so the bone side is facing up and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Roast for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the skin, checking for desired crispiness.

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