The Recipe Bin: German - Entrees: Beef & Other Meats

    Schweinshaxe
     

     
    1 small Leek
    1 Celery Stalk
    1 Carrot
    1 Onion
    2 Meaty Pork Hocks
    Salt
    Black Pepper Corns
    2 tbsp Cooking Fat/vegetable Shortening
    pinch Cumin
    Beer
     

     
    • Wash and dice the leek, celery, carrot, and onion.
    • Cook pork hocks, diced vegetables, salt and peppercorns in water to cover 2 to 3 hours or until tender.
    • Avoid overcooking.
    • Remove from water; drain well reserving vegetables and cooking liquid.
    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
    • Melt fat or shortening in an enamel-lined, cast-iron pan.
    • Add drained pork hocks, cooked vegetables and a small amount of cooking liquid.
    • Bake 30 minutes.
    • Moisten meat frequently with more cooking liquid.
    • Before meat is fully cooked, sprinkle with beer or water in which a good amount of salt has been dissolved.
    • Add cumin to increase flavor, if desired.
    • Serve with potato or white bread dumplings or sauerkraut salad.
    • Note: In Bavaria, the juices and cooking liquid are strained and served as an accompanying sauce.
     

    Makes approximately 2 servings.

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