Afghan Cauldron Beer-Braised Pork Knuckle

Tender, juicy, super tasty — an incredibly colorful dish! Pork knuckle in an Afghan cauldron can be served both for a family dinner and for a holiday table. Stewed in dark beer, it will surprise you with its amazing aroma and taste. Prepare and you won’t regret it!
cook time: 2h 30 min
Freya Ashford
Afghan Cauldron Beer-Braised Pork Knuckle

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230
Calories
18g
Fat
2g
Carbs
14g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Garlic (taste) 10 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Bay leaf 2 pc
Tomato paste 1 tbsp
Carrot 1 pc
Pork knuckle (2 pcs.) 1500 g
Beer (dark. 0.3-0.5 to taste) 0.3 l

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make pork knuckle in an Afghan cauldron with beer on the stove? As easy as pie! Prepare all the necessary products according to the list. Wash the pork knuckle thoroughly and dry it with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel a couple of cloves of garlic and pass through a press. In a separate small bowl, combine tomato paste and garlic.

Step 3

Step 3
Coat the shank with the resulting mixture on all sides and leave to marinate for 15 minutes. At this time, take care of the vegetables. Peel the onions, carrots and remaining garlic and rinse.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the knuckle, garlic, onion and carrot, cut into 2-3 pieces for convenience, into the Afghan cauldron. Add also bay leaf.

Step 5

Step 5
Salt everything to taste, pepper and sprinkle with your favorite spices. Adjust their quantity to your liking. Add a couple of sprigs of parsley, celery, etc. if desired.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour dark beer into the cauldron. Please note that the Afghan cauldron should be no more than two-thirds full. Those. There must be an empty space on top where steam will accumulate during cooking.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the lid on the Afghan cauldron and place on the stove. After boiling, check the valves (use a fork or knife to release some of the generated steam) to make sure that the cauldron is operating correctly. Reduce the stove flame to moderate. How long does it take to cook a shank in an Afghan cauldron? Cook the shank for about 2 hours. Next, release the steam from the valves using a fork or knife and only then open the lid of the vessel.

Step 8

Step 8
Pork knuckle in beer in an Afghan cauldron is ready! Serve hot with vegetables or salads.

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