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.
Forkinによるオリジナルレシピ
- 合計時間
- 3 時間 20 分
- 人数
- 4
- 難易度
- 普通
アレルゲン情報: セロリ、亜硫酸塩を含む可能性があります。アレルギーがある場合は、必ず材料の包装を確認してください。
下ごしらえ
材料
- 1.5 kgpork hock, skin on, bone in
- 1 個yellow onion, quartered
- 2 個carrot, roughly chopped
- 2 個celery stalk, roughly chopped
- 2 個bay leaf
- 6 個juniper berry
- 1 小さじblack peppercorn
- 4 個whole clove
- 1 大さじsalt
- 2 lwater
- 2 大さじwhite wine vinegar
調理器具
slotted spoon · tongs · fine-mesh sieve · large pot
作り方
手順
- 1
Rinse the pork hocks thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
約2 分
調理のヒント: Ensuring the hocks are clean helps remove any impurities.
- 2
Place the pork hocks in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
約1 分
調理のヒント: Choose a pot large enough to comfortably submerge the hocks in liquid.
- 3
Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, juniper berries, black peppercorns, whole cloves, and salt to the pot with the pork hocks.
約3 分
- 4
Pour in the water and white wine vinegar, ensuring the pork hocks are fully submerged. Add more water if necessary.
約1 分
調理のヒント: The vinegar helps tenderize the meat and adds a subtle tang.
- 5
Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
約10 分
調理のヒント: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the boiling process.
- 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.
約2 時間 30 分
調理のヒント: Check occasionally to ensure the liquid level is sufficient and the hocks remain submerged. Add hot water if needed.
- 7
Carefully remove the pork hocks from the pot and transfer them to a serving platter.
約2 分
調理のヒント: They will be very delicate, so use tongs or a slotted spoon to avoid breaking them apart.
- 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.
約5 分
調理のヒント: This broth makes an excellent base for soups or gravies.
- 9
Serve the Eisbein hot, typically with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, or mustard.
おいしく保存
Store leftover Eisbein in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pot with a splash of broth or water, or in the oven until warmed through.