Pork Hocks (Schweinshaxe) Recipe

Name: Pork Hocks (Schweinshaxe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each leeks; 1 each celery stalks; 1 each carrots; 1 each onions; 2 each pork hocks meaty; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons lard or, vegetable shortening.; 1 teaspoon cumin if desired; 1 cup beer or water

Servings: persons

1 each leeks
1 each celery stalks
1 each carrots
1 each onions
2 each pork hocks meaty
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons lard or, vegetable shortening.
1 teaspoon cumin if desired
1 cup beer or water

1
Wash and dice the leek, celery, carrot, and onion.
2
Cook pork hocks, diced vegetables, salt and peppercorns in water to cover 2 to 3 hours or until tender.
3
Avoid overcooking.
4
Remove from water; drain well reserving vegetables and cooking liquid.
5
Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
6
Melt fat or shortening in an enamel-lined, cast-iron pan.
7
Add drained pork hocks, cooked vegetables and a small amount of cooking liquid.
8
Bake 30 minutes.
9
Moisten meat frequently with more cooking liquid.
10
Before meat is fully cooked, sprinkle with beer or water in which a good amount of salt has been dissolved.
11
Add cumin to increase flavor, if desired.
12
Serve with potato or white bread dumplings or sauerkraut salad.
13
Note: In Bavaria, the juices and cooking liquid are strained and served as an accompanying sauce.

150

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each leeks, 1 each celery stalks, 1 each carrots, 1 each onions, and more.

Yes, Pork Hocks (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.

Pork Hocks (Schweinshaxe)

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