German Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) Recipe

Name: German Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork knuckle, pork hocks, not the hooves; 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon five spice powder; thyme optional; ground black pepper; 1 onion small, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup red wine i used vodka; 4 slices ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 pork knuckle, pork hocks, not the hooves
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon five spice powder
thyme optional
ground black pepper
1 onion small, sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine i used vodka
4 slices ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

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1. Combine all the ingredients (except the knuckles) into a container and mix well.
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2. Place the washed pork knuckles in your container and marinate/brine for 7 days (refrigerate, flipping the knuckles once everyday).
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- if 1/2 cup of wine isn't enough, just add enough water to cover half of the knuckles.
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3. After 7 days, boil the knuckles (along with the marinade) in water and simmer for 45 minutes (remove the dirty foam as it boils).
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4. Refrigerate the boiled knuckles for another day.
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5. Bake at gas mark 5 (190u00b0C, 375u00b0F) for one hour or until it's nice and crispy.
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6. Serve with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork knuckle, pork hocks, not the hooves, 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon five spice powder, thyme optional, and more.

Yes, German Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)

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