There are a huge number of options for cooking shank, they are all interesting and varied in their own way. According to the proposed step-by-step recipe with a photo, the pork knuckle, boiled and baked, turns out to be nutritious and satisfying. Video recipe.
With such a pork knuckle, you will forget about store-bought meat products. The recipe will win you over with its simplicity and affordability. It is very light, budget products, while the food turns out to be very tasty, delicate and spicy. In this case, you will need no more than 10 minutes of active actions, and the rest of the time is only for cooking and baking. This is a very economical dinner dish for a small family. However, since the shank takes a total cooking time of at least 2 hours, such a meal is a day off, because you can't cook it quickly after work in the evening.
According to this recipe, the shank is pre-boiled in broth with spices, and then baked in the oven. This makes the meat softer, more tender and melt in the mouth. But if you do not want to bother with cooking, then you can immediately send the knuckle to the oven, smeared with spices and spices. Moreover, if you still cook it according to the proposed recipe, then do not pour the broth in which the shank is cooked, but prepare a side dish in it: buckwheat, potatoes or any cereals. The result is a hearty and nutritious meal for a family of three to four. Although you can choose any garnish for the shank, boiled potatoes or stewed sauerkraut are considered classic.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 385 kcal.
- Servings - 1 shank
- Cooking time - 2 hours
Ingredients:
- Pork knuckle - 1 pc.
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
- Mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Ground sweet paprika - 1 tsp
- Allspice peas - 4 pcs.
- Soy sauce - 50 ml
- Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
- Bay leaf - 2 pcs.
Step by step preparation of pork knuckle, boiled and baked, recipe with photo:
1. Scrape the pork knuckle with a knife or an iron sponge, removing all black tan. Rinse under running water and place in a cooking pot.
How to choose the right shank?
When buying a shank, carefully examine the skin. Its peel should be light and without spots. The cut meat is usually dense and light, with a small amount of white fatty layers. Use your finger to lightly press down on the leg of the pork. If it is springy, then the dish will be delicious. Smell the product, it should have a pleasant, slightly sweet smell. Upon returning from the store, the knuckle can be slightly burned over the fire.
2. Pour the shank with water, add bay leaves, allspice peas, salt and pepper. Boil water and remove the foam from the surface of the broth. It is especially important that there is a clear broth if you will cook something in it for a side dish. Then reduce the temperature to the minimum setting and cook the knuckle under the lid for 1 hour. Then remove it from the broth.
3. Prepare the sauce. Pour soy sauce into a small bowl, add mustard, black pepper, ground wig and whatever spices and herbs you like best.
4. Stir the sauce until the spices are evenly distributed.
5. Place the boiled pork knuckle in the roasting sleeve and secure one edge.
6. Pour the prepared sauce into the sleeve.
7. Secure the free edge of the sleeve. Shake the shank slightly in your hands so that the sauce spreads throughout the package and send the pork shank to bake in a heated oven to 180 degrees for 1 hour. Serve the cooked pork knuckle, boiled and baked, hot with any side dish.
See also the video recipe on how to cook baked pork shank.
