Onion-Simmered Pork Knuckle: A Versatile Delight

Nourishing, tasty and simple! This dish will brighten everyday life and holidays. Pork knuckle boiled in onion skins can be used as a hot or cold appetizer for an everyday or special occasion. You can make great sandwiches with sliced meat.
cook time: 7h
Liam Carson
Onion-Simmered Pork Knuckle: A Versatile Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126
Calories
10g
Fat
8g
Protein

Ingredients (10 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 4 clove
Salt to taste
Water 2 l
Bay leaf 3 pc
Dry spices to taste
Pork knuckle 1.5 kg
Peppercorns 6 pc
Onion peel g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make pork knuckle boiled in onion skins at home? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. A couple of handfuls of onion peel will be enough. This is approximately 10-12 peeled large onions. My garlic cloves are very large. If you take small ones, then take more of them.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the onion peel well in cold water to remove particles of dust and soil.

Step 3

Step 3
Then transfer the husks to the pan in which you will cook the shank. Take a large and deep pan. The article below will help you with choosing a pan. Fill the husks with clean water and add salt. Place on the fire and bring to a boil. Take a dark pan, since the husks stain very strongly and it will be difficult to wash a light pan later.

Step 4

Step 4
Then add the bay leaf and peppercorns to the pan.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the pork knuckle in the hot water and return the pan to the heat. It is advisable that the shank be completely immersed in water. But if it protrudes a little, there is also nothing to worry about. You just need to turn it over 1-2 times during the cooking process. Bring everything to a boil. Then cover the pan with a lid, turn the heat to low and cook the shank for 1.5 hours. You can cook the shank either in a saucepan or in a slow cooker.

Step 6

Step 6
Cool the finished shank in water (at least until just warm). This is necessary so that the meat turns the darkest color possible. Then remove excess moisture from the surface of the meat and soak it with paper towels. Pass the peeled garlic through a garlic press and coat with chopped garlic on all sides. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Meat with garlic becomes very aromatic.

Step 7

Step 7
During this time, the delicious pork knuckle in the onion peel will harden and can be easily cut into sandwiches. Enjoy your meal!

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