Schweinshaxe
Schweinshaxe is a delicious traditional German dish. It consists of a roasted pork knuckle that is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. It is commonly seasoned with herbs and spices, such as garlic, caraway seeds, and paprika. The meat is typically slow-cooked until it becomes incredibly flavorful and juicy. Schweinshaxe is often served with a variety of sides like sauerkraut, potato dumplings, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 pork knuckles (about 2.5 pounds each)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Score the skin of each pork knuckle in a crisscross pattern. This will help the skin become crispy during roasting.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, caraway seeds, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over each pork knuckle, making sure to coat all sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork knuckles and sear them until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Pour the water or broth into the pan, surrounding the pork knuckles. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the knuckles.
- Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Roast the pork knuckles for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy. Occasionally baste the knuckles with the cooking liquid to keep them moist.
- Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let the pork knuckles rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Schweinshaxe with your choice of sides like sauerkraut, potato dumplings, or mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 114mg (38%)Sodium: 1869mg (81%)Potassium: 41mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 81IU (2%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
