Roasted Pork Knuckle Extravaganza (烤猪蹄狂欢)

Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of a traditional Hong Kong-style roasted pork knuckle extravaganza! This dish is a celebration of succulent pork knuckles roasted to perfection, offering a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that will delight your taste buds.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Hong Kong Roasted Pork Knuckle Chinese Cuisine
Roasted Pork Knuckle Extravaganza (烤猪蹄狂欢)

Ingredients

  • 2 pork knuckles
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the five-spice powder, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the pork knuckles with the spice mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sear the pork knuckles until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, covering the pork knuckles.
  6. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 3 hours, basting the knuckles with the broth every 30 minutes.
  7. Once the pork knuckles are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Oven-safe pot

Tools

Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the roasted pork knuckles with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 15 minutes of roasting.

Cost

$25