Smoked Pork Knuckle (Geräucherte Schweinshaxe)
Geräucherte Schweinshaxe, or smoked pork knuckle, is a traditional dish from Lower Saxon cuisine. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy family meal or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 pork knuckles
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 liter water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the pork knuckles in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, onion, and garlic. Rub this mixture all over the pork knuckles.
- Pour the water into the roasting pan, covering the pork knuckles.
- Cover the pan with foil and place it in the oven. Roast for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional hour, or until the pork knuckles are tender and golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it 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
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 35g
Supplies
Roasting pan Foil
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the geräucherte Schweinshaxe with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, and a cold beer for an authentic Lower Saxon experience.
Tips & tricks
For an extra smoky flavor, you can use a smoker instead of the oven to cook the pork knuckles.
Cost
$20