Crispy Roasted Schweinshaxe
This traditional German dish features a pork hock slow-roasted to achieve incredibly tender meat and a shatteringly crisp skin. It's a hearty and satisfying main course perfect for a special occasion.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 3 t 35 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde selleri. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
- 2 stk.pork hock, skin scored
- 2 sssalt
- 1 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tscaraway seed
- 4 feddgarlic, minced
- 1 stk.yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 stk.carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 stk.celery stalk, roughly chopped
- 500 mldark beer
- 250 mlvegetable broth
Utstyr
sharp knife · strainer · paper towels · large pot · small saucepan · small bowl · roasting pan
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Omtrent 10 min
- 2
Blanch the pork hocks by placing them in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. This helps tenderize the skin and allows for easier scoring.
Omtrent 10 min
- 3
Remove the hocks from the water and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Ensure the skin is very dry to achieve maximum crispiness.
Omtrent 2 min
- 4
If not already scored, use a sharp knife or razor blade to score the skin of the pork hocks in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: Scoring allows fat to render out and helps the skin become super crispy.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, caraway seed, and minced garlic.
Omtrent 1 min
- 6
Rub the seasoning mixture generously all over the pork hocks, making sure to get into the scored crevices.
Omtrent 2 min
- 7
Place the chopped yellow onion, carrot, and celery in the bottom of a large roasting pan.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Place the seasoned pork hocks on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
- 9
Pour the dark beer and vegetable broth into the bottom of the roasting pan, around the hocks, but avoid pouring directly over the skin.
Omtrent 1 min
- 10
Roast for 2 hours, basting the hocks with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
Omtrent 2 t
Kokkens tips: Basting keeps the meat moist and flavorful.
- 11
After 2 hours, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) and continue roasting for another 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
Omtrent 1 t
Kokkens tips: Keep a close eye on the skin during this final stage to prevent burning.
- 12
Remove the Schweinshaxe from the oven and let them rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes before serving.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.
- 13
Strain the pan juices into a small saucepan, pressing on the vegetables to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
Omtrent 2 min
- 14
Simmer the strained pan juices over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, or until slightly reduced and thickened, to create a flavorful gravy.
Omtrent 10 min
- 15
Serve the crispy Schweinshaxe with the prepared gravy and traditional sides like sauerkraut or potato dumplings.
Hold den god
Store leftover Schweinshaxe and gravy in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat Schweinshaxe in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through and skin is re-crisped. Reheat gravy gently on the stovetop.