Source: forumsamogon.ruPork knuckle is a cut from the pork leg, essentially the shank. It's very rich and perfect for broths or aspics, and it also makes amazing hot dishes. We've gathered 20 of the most delicious recipes for cooking pork knuckle!
1. Pork Knuckle in the Oven
Source: forumsamogon.ruThe simplest and most versatile pork knuckle recipe for all occasions.
You will need: 600 g pork knuckle, 1 head of garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 bay leaves.
Preparation: Pierce the knuckle in several places with a knife and insert a slice of garlic into each. Grind the remaining garlic with spices and bay leaves, add oil, and rub the knuckle with this mixture. Place the knuckle in a roasting bag and bake for half an hour at 100 degrees Celsius. Increase the temperature to 200-220 degrees Celsius and cook for another hour and a half.
2. Pork Knuckle in Mustard Marinade
Source: zen.yandex.ruUse both pungent hot mustard and mild grainy mustard simultaneously.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp each of soy sauce, wine vinegar, hot mustard, and grainy mustard, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice three cloves of garlic, make incisions in the knuckle, and stuff it. Mix all marinade ingredients, rub the knuckle, and let it marinate for a couple of hours. Transfer it to a roasting bag and bake for an hour at 200 degrees Celsius, then another hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Pork Knuckle in Beer
Source: italyrestoran.ruIf you need something hearty and substantial – here's a recipe for pork knuckle in beer!
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 4 cloves of garlic, 500 ml beer, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 hot pepper, 2 bay leaves, 6 allspice berries, 2 sprigs of thyme, salt.
Preparation: Stuff the knuckle with garlic, place it in a pot, pour in beer and a liter of water. Add vegetables with thyme, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for up to 3 hours. Transfer the knuckle to the oven for 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius. You can brush it with mustard and honey.
4. Pork Knuckle with Honey
Source: forumsamogon.ruHere's how to bake pork knuckle with a beautiful and aromatic crust!
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 1 tbsp each of soy sauce, honey, and mustard.
Preparation: Boil the knuckle in salted water over low heat for about 1.5 hours. Mix soy sauce with honey and mustard. Bake the knuckle on parchment paper for 50 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then brush with the marinade and bake for another 10 minutes.
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5. Pork Knuckle with Rice and Vegetables
Source: youtube.comA simple yet beautiful main dish that can even be served for a festive meal.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 100 g rice, 1 packet of mixed vegetables, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 chili pepper, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 clove of garlic.
Preparation: Clean the knuckle and remove the bone without damaging the skin. Mix mustard, lemon juice, minced chili, grated garlic, salt, and spices, and rub the knuckle with the marinade from the inside.
Let it marinate for an hour, and in the meantime, cook the rice and mix it with your favorite vegetable blend. Join the edges of the narrow part of the knuckle, stuff it with rice and vegetables, and wrap it in a roasting bag. Bake for 1.5 hours at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Slow-Cooked Pork Knuckle
Source: povar.coThe longer the knuckle cooks, the more tender and soft the meat becomes.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 1 tbsp salt, spices, and garlic.
Preparation: Rub the meat with salt, stuff it with garlic, season, wrap it in a roasting bag, and place it in the oven at 75 degrees Celsius. The knuckle will slow-cook for approximately 8 hours.
7. Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut and Potatoes
Source: zen.yandex.ruA complete and hearty Czech dish.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 1 liter beer, 250 g sauerkraut, half a green apple, half an orange, 200 g potatoes, spices, 25 g butter, 1 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Place the knuckle in a pot, cover with beer and water, add spices, and simmer covered for about an hour over medium heat. Melt a little butter and brush the knuckle. Transfer it to the oven for an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
Chop and lightly fry the sauerkraut with spices, herbs, and tomato paste. Add grated apple and the juice of half an orange, and stew everything together for another 10 minutes. Roughly chop the potatoes, par-boil them until half-cooked, and fry over high heat. Serve everything together.
8. Pork Knuckle in Tkemali Sauce
Source: zen.yandex.ruThe sweetish sauce will give the knuckle a beautiful golden crust and a pleasant flavor.
You will need: 600 g pork knuckle, garlic, spices, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, tkemali.
Preparation: Mix vegetable oil with spices and crushed garlic, rub the knuckle, and let it sit for half an hour. Brush it with tkemali sauce and let it sit for another 2 hours. Bake the meat in a roasting bag for an hour at 200 degrees Celsius, then another hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Czech-Style Pork Knuckle
Source: ooosmak.ruAnother Czech recipe for cooking pork knuckle, but this time with aromatic parsley, ginger, and celery roots.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 300 g celery root, 3 ginger roots, 100 g parsley root, 1 carrot, 2 onions, spices, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sour cream, garlic.
Preparation: Place all roots, spices, and vegetables in a pot with the knuckle, cover with water, and simmer on low heat for 2.5 hours. Once the knuckle has cooled, brush it with sour cream and garlic, and place it in the oven for 50-70 minutes at 250 degrees Celsius. Then drizzle it with soy sauce and honey and bake for another 10 minutes.
10. Pork Knuckle with Tangerines
Source: czwetochek.ruA very interesting recipe for baking pork knuckle in the oven.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 2 tangerines, 1 tbsp each of dry mustard, sea salt, and aromatic herbs, 2 celery stalks, spices.
Preparation: Rub the knuckle with salt, mustard, and spices, and let it marinate overnight. Slice the tangerines into rings and chop the celery. Lay them as the first layer, then the knuckle on top, and wrap everything in foil. Add 250 ml of water to the baking sheet and place in the oven for an hour at 180 degrees Celsius. Add more water, and continue cooking for another 1.5 hours.
11. Pork Knuckle with Prunes
Source: kakprosto.ruFor extra flavor, add a little dried apricot too!
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 2 bell peppers, 100 g prunes, 5 cloves of garlic, mustard, spices.
Preparation: Wash the knuckle and remove the bone. Slice the peppers and prunes into strips, place them inside the knuckle, roll it up, and tie with string. Brush everything with mustard, place the remaining prunes on top, and bake for 2 hours at 180 degrees Celsius in a roasting bag.
12. Pork Knuckle with Apples
Source: ok.ruDuring the stewing process, the apples turn into a puree and can be served as a side dish.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, spices, mustard, garlic, 2 apples.
Preparation: Clean the knuckle, stuff it with garlic, and rub with mustard. Roll it in spices, place it in a Dutch oven, and add 0.5 cups of water. Add whole apples and a little more garlic. Stew the knuckle in the oven for about 2 hours at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Braised Pork Knuckle with Beans
Source: pinterest.ruYou can also add mung beans and any other legumes to this dish.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 100 ml red wine, garlic, 2 tsp sugar, 350 g red or black beans, a handful of olives, 70 g ketchup, spices.
Preparation: Cut the skin from the knuckle and fry it in a pan on all sides for 7-10 minutes. Roughly chop the onion, carrot, and garlic, and fry them separately. Pour in the wine and reduce it for 5 minutes. After that, add ketchup, place the vegetables with the knuckle, and season.
Pour in boiling water until it covers the meat, and simmer covered over low heat for 1.5 hours, turning the knuckle occasionally. When the meat is tender, add the beans and cook for another hour.
14. Pork Knuckle in Tomato Sauce
Source: sitereceptov.ruAnother delicious recipe for braised pork knuckle – in tomato juice or canned tomatoes.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 2 onions, garlic, 2 carrots, spices, 400 ml tomato juice, 2 tsp sugar, herbs.
Preparation: Chop the knuckle into large pieces and lightly fry on both sides. Separately fry the roughly chopped vegetables, and after 7 minutes, pour in the tomato juice and add sugar. After a couple of minutes, transfer the vegetables to a Dutch oven, add the knuckle, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours over low heat. Before serving, add garlic and herbs.
15. Pea Soup with Pork Knuckle
Source: vkussovet.netFor this recipe, use a pre-smoked pork knuckle.
You will need: 1 kg smoked pork knuckle, 400 g dried peas, 500 g frozen peas, 4 carrots, 4 onions, 4 leek stalks, 4 tbsp wine vinegar, 4 liters broth, 50 ml vegetable oil, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Sauté finely chopped onion, leek, and carrot, then stew them for half an hour over minimal heat. Add the vegetables with the knuckle to the broth and cook for 40 minutes after boiling. Add dried peas, and cook for another hour.
Remove the knuckle, shred the meat, and season the soup with vinegar, spices, and salt. Finally, return the meat to the pot, add frozen green peas.
16. Pork Knuckle Roll in a Slow Cooker
Source: souspark.ruIf you have a slow cooker, preparing pork knuckle will be even easier than on the stovetop.
You will need: 1.4 kg pork knuckle, 3 bay leaves, 2 onions, 3 cloves of garlic, spices, and salt.
Preparation: Carefully remove the bone from the knuckle and lightly pound the meat. Season, rub with garlic, roll into a tight cylinder, and tie with string. In the slow cooker bowl, place onion, salt, bay leaves, and a handful of washed onion skins. Place the roll, cover with water, and cook on the stew setting for about 2.5 hours.
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17. Meat Roll from Pork Knuckle and Chicken
Source: anovaculinary.comFor the chicken, we recommend using thigh fillet, not breast.
You will need: 650 g knuckle, 250 g chicken, salt, pepper, garlic.
Preparation: Score the skin on the knuckle and carefully remove the bone so that the meat remains attached to the skin. Evenly spread the chicken thigh fillet over it. Sprinkle everything with spices and salt, massage, place the meat on cling film, and roll into a tight cylinder. Tie it with strong string and boil for 3 hours at minimal temperature.
18. Pork Knuckle Terrine
Source: reciple.ruAnother amazing knuckle appetizer for sandwiches or a charcuterie board.
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 1 chicken breast, 8 peppercorns, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tbsp chopped olives, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 tbsp gelatin, spices.
Preparation: Boil the knuckle with spices over low heat for 3-4 hours, and let it cool directly in the broth. Separate the meat, shred it into pieces, and mix with olives, chopped herbs, and crushed garlic. Add spices to taste and layer the meat in a mold, alternating with a layer of cooked chicken. Dissolve gelatin in a glass of broth, pour over the meat, and cover with cling film. Refrigerate overnight.
19. Pork Knuckle Ham
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruMaking ham takes quite a while, but it turns out very delicious!
You will need: 1 pork knuckle, 1 tsp salt, 5 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Wash the knuckle, remove the bone, separate the meat from the skin, pound it, and salt it. Salt and season the skin, and wrap the meat back into it along with the garlic. Roll it up and tie with culinary twine. Wrap the ham in cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Then boil for 4 hours over low heat, ensuring the water does not boil vigorously. Let the ham cool and then it's ready to slice.
20. Pork Knuckle Head Cheese (Zelts)
Source: koolinar.ruA delicious homemade alternative to store-bought sausage or boiled pork.
You will need: 2-2.5 kg pork knuckle, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 4 bay leaves, 4 cloves, 12 peppercorns, 3 tbsp salt, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp gelatin, 1 tbsp Provence herbs.
Preparation: Cover the knuckles with water slightly above their level, bring to a boil, and add carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns, and herbs. Stick the cloves into the onion and add it to the pot. Cook everything for 4-5 hours over low heat.
Remove the knuckles from the broth and cut the meat into medium pieces. Add gelatin and grated garlic, a glass of broth, and mix everything. Pour the head cheese into a mold and leave it in the refrigerator for 12 hours.