Tracy’s Kitchen- German-style roasted pork knuckle

How to make German-style roasted pork knuckle?

Ingredients:

• 1 pork knuckle (about 1-1.5 kg)

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 onion, roughly chopped

• 1 carrot, roughly chopped

• 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped

• 500 ml (2 cups) of dark beer (optional)

• 500 ml (2 cups) of beef or vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1-2 bay leaves

For Serving:

• Sauerkraut

• Mashed potatoes or potato dumplings

• Gravy

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pork Knuckle:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Rinse the pork knuckle under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

• Score the skin of the pork knuckle in a crisscross pattern. This helps the fat render and the skin become crispy.

• Rub the pork knuckle with salt, pepper, caraway seeds (if using), and minced garlic.

2. Sear the Pork Knuckle:

• In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

• Sear the pork knuckle on all sides until it is browned. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

3. Prepare the Vegetables:

• Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook them for 5 minutes until they start to soften.

4. Roasting:

• Pour the dark beer and beef or vegetable broth into the pot with the pork knuckle and vegetables.

• Add the bay leaves and bring the liquid to a simmer.

• Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.

• Roast the pork knuckle for about 2 to 2.5 hours, basting it occasionally with the cooking juices. The meat should be tender and the skin crispy.

5. Crisp the Skin:

• To achieve extra crispy skin, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of roasting and increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F).

6. Serving:

• Once done, remove the pork knuckle from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

• Serve with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes or potato dumplings, and a generous drizzle of the gravy made from the roasting juices.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful German-style roasted pork knuckle!

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