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Eisbein (Braised Pork Hock)

This recipe features tender, flavorful pork hock braised slowly until it's fall-off-the-bone tender. The meat is infused with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a comforting and hearty German main course. Serve with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes for a complete traditional meal.

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Ukupno vrijeme
3 h 20 min
Porcije
4
Težina
Srednje
Bez glutena

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Eisbein (Braised Pork Hock)

Priprema

Sastojci

  • 1,5 kgpork hock, skin on, bone in
  • 1 komyellow onion, quartered
  • 2 komcarrot, roughly chopped
  • 2 komcelery stalk, roughly chopped
  • 2 kombay leaf
  • 6 komjuniper berry
  • 1 žličicablack peppercorn
  • 4 komwhole clove
  • 1 žlicasalt
  • 2 lwater
  • 2 žlicawhite wine vinegar

Oprema

slotted spoon · tongs · fine-mesh sieve · large pot

Postupak

Korak po korak

  1. 1

    Rinse the pork hocks thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.

    Oko 2 min

    Napomena kuhara: Ensuring the hocks are clean helps remove any impurities.

  2. 2

    Place the pork hocks in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.

    Oko 1 min

    Napomena kuhara: Choose a pot large enough to comfortably submerge the hocks in liquid.

  3. 3

    Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, juniper berries, black peppercorns, whole cloves, and salt to the pot with the pork hocks.

    Oko 3 min

  4. 4

    Pour in the water and white wine vinegar, ensuring the pork hocks are fully submerged. Add more water if necessary.

    Oko 1 min

    Napomena kuhara: The vinegar helps tenderize the meat and adds a subtle tang.

  5. 5

    Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.

    Oko 10 min

    Napomena kuhara: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the boiling process.

  6. 6

    Cover the pot and simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork hocks are very tender and almost falling off the bone.

    Oko 2 h 30 min

    Napomena kuhara: Check occasionally to ensure the liquid level is sufficient and the hocks remain submerged. Add hot water if needed.

  7. 7

    Carefully remove the pork hocks from the pot and transfer them to a serving platter.

    Oko 2 min

    Napomena kuhara: They will be very delicate, so use tongs or a slotted spoon to avoid breaking them apart.

  8. 8

    Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the vegetables and spices. You can reserve this flavorful broth for other uses or discard it.

    Oko 5 min

    Napomena kuhara: This broth makes an excellent base for soups or gravies.

  9. 9

    Serve the Eisbein hot, typically with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, or mustard.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store leftover Eisbein in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Reheat gently in a pot with a splash of broth or water, or in the oven until warmed through.