Pork Shank and Apple Gremolata: Stinco di Maile Recipe

Name: Pork Shank and Apple Gremolata: Stinco di Maile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork shanks, or shins; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup lard; 1/2 medium Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 rib celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, chopped into 1/4-inch coins; 2 cloves garlic; 1 sprig rosemary; 6 juniper berries; 1 clove; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup veal stock; 1 green apple, cored and cut into julienne; 1 lemon, zested and cut into julienne; 1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves picked; 1/4 cup freshly grated horseradish; Blaukrauti, recipe follows; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 6 cups chiffonaded (1/2 inch ribbons) red cabbage; 4 sage leaves; 1 clove garlic; 2 cups red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 pork shanks, or shins
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup lard
1/2 medium Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 rib celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, chopped into 1/4-inch coins
2 cloves garlic
1 sprig rosemary
6 juniper berries
1 clove
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup veal stock
1 green apple, cored and cut into julienne
1 lemon, zested and cut into julienne
1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves picked
1/4 cup freshly grated horseradish
Blaukrauti, recipe follows
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 cups chiffonaded (1/2 inch ribbons) red cabbage
4 sage leaves
1 clove garlic
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Rinse and dry the shanks and remove the hairs and hard skin.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a heavy bottom Dutch oven, heat the lard over medium heat and place the shanks in pan.
4
Sear until dark golden brown on all sides and remove.
5
Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, rosemary, juniper, and clove and cook until just softening, 4 to 5 minutes, then put then shanks back into pan on top of the vegetables.
6
Add the wine and stock and bring to boil.
7
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
8
Cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes, turning every 1/2 hour.
9
Meat will be falling off the bone.
10
In a medium bowl, combine the apple, lemon zest, parsley, and horseradish and mix well by hand.
11
Sprinkle with a little salt.
12
Carve the shank into large chunks and serve, topped with gremolata, with blaukrauti on the side.
13
Place all ingredients in a 6-quart pot and cover.
14
Bring to a boil over high flame and reduce to simmer.
15
Cook covered 40 to 50 minutes, stirring frequently or until very tender.
16
Can be reheated with great success.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pork shanks, or shins, Salt and pepper, 1/4 cup lard, 1/2 medium Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Pork Shank and Apple Gremolata: Stinco di Maile 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 Shank and Apple Gremolata: Stinco di Maile

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