Spanish Pork Braise Recipe

Name: Spanish Pork Braise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 2 1/2-inch-thick pork shank pieces; 1/2 pig's foot (optional); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in juice, tomatoes coarsely chopped; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup medium-dry Sherry; 3 dried ancho chiles,* halved, stemmed, seeded; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon Spanish sweet paprika (pimentn dulce) or Hungarian sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/4 pounds smoked ham shanks; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 1 large garlic clove, minced; Large pinch of saffron threads; 2 thin prosciutto slices, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 4 thin prosciutto slices, torn into strips (for garnish)

Servings: persons

6 2 1/2-inch-thick pork shank pieces
1/2 pig's foot (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
5 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in juice, tomatoes coarsely chopped
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup medium-dry Sherry
3 dried ancho chiles,* halved, stemmed, seeded
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Spanish sweet paprika (pimentn dulce) or Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/4 pounds smoked ham shanks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 large garlic clove, minced
Large pinch of saffron threads
2 thin prosciutto slices, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
4 thin prosciutto slices, torn into strips (for garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Sprinkle pork shanks and pig's foot, if using, with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy wide pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, saute shanks and foot until brown, about 12 minutes per batch; transfer to baking sheet. Add carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme to pot. Saute until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add coarsely chopped tomatoes with juice, broth, Sherry, chiles, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits from pan bottom.
2
Return shanks and foot, if using, to pot. Place smoked ham shanks in pot, arranging all in single layer. Return to boil. Cover pot and place in oven. Braise until pork shanks are tender, about 1 hour 40 minutes.
3
Tilt pot; carefully spoon off all fat. Simmer pork uncovered over medium heat until sauce thickens to desired consistency, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
4
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add beans, garlic, and saffron. Saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in chopped prosciutto. Sprinkle beans with salt and pepper. Mix parsley, almonds, and orange peel in small bowl for gremolata.
5
Place 1 pork shank on each of 6 plates. Spoon sauce around. Spoon garbanzo beans around shanks. Sprinkle with some of gremolata. Drape prosciutto strips over shanks. Serve, passing remaining gremolata.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 2 1/2-inch-thick pork shank pieces, 1/2 pig's foot (optional), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanish Pork Braise falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Spanish Pork Braise

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