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SCHWEINSHAXE

Maria Emmerich
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Carnivore, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Main Course, Nut Free, Pork
Cuisine German
Servings 2
Calories 899

Ingredients
  

OPTIONAL:

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water and salt (add garlic and onions if using) and bring to a boil. Place the pork shank in the boiling water, cover, and boil for 1 hour. Make sure that the water covers the whole shank during the entire cooking time; add more water if needed.
  • After 1 hour, remove the shank from the water; reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Make lengthwise cuts in the skin of the pork shank, about 1 inch apart, all the way around. Season well with additional salt. Place the shank in a roasting pan and add 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid. Place in the oven and roast for 90 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and roast for 20 more minutes to crisp the skin. This dish is traditionally served warm (not hot) on a wooden platter. Best served fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 899 | Fat: 71g | Protein: 58g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Fiber: 0g | P:E Ratio: 0.8