Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles) Recipe

Name: Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small leek; 1 stalk celery; 1 carrot; 1 onion; 2 meaty pork knuckles; salt; black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons cooking fat or 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1/8 teaspoon cumin (or to taste); beer or water

Servings: persons

1 small leek
1 stalk celery
1 carrot
1 onion
2 meaty pork knuckles
salt
black peppercorns
2 tablespoons cooking fat or 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/8 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
beer or water

1
Wash and dice the leek, celery, carrot and onion.
2
Cook pork knuckles, diced vegetables, salt and peppercorns in water to cover 2 to 3 hours or until tender; avoid overcooking.
3
Remove from water; drain well reserving vegetables and cooking liquid.
4
Preheat oven to 425F.
5
Melt fat or shortening in an dutch oven.
6
Add drained pork knuckles, cooked vegetables and a small amount of cooking liquid.
7
Bake 30 minutes, moistening meat frequently with more cooking liquid.
8
Just before meat is done, sprinkle with beer or water in which a good amount of salt has been dissolved.
9
Add cumin to taste.
10
Serve with potato or white bread dumplings or sauerkraut salad.
11
Note: In Bavaria, the juices and cooking liquid are strained and served as an accompanying sauce.

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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 small leek, 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles) 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.

Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles)

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