Savory Spiced Ham Knuckle: The Perfect Snack

A natural and very tasty snack, better than any sausage! Knuckle ham has a tender texture, a unique taste and aroma of spices and garlic and a delicate texture. It can be used as a slice for a holiday table, or taken with you for a snack to work or on the road.
cook time: 96h
Hazel Farrow
Savory Spiced Ham Knuckle: The Perfect Snack

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287
Calories
24g
Fat
1g
Carbs
18g
Protein

Ingredients (15 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 5 clove
Salt 20 g
Ground black pepper 1 tsp
Nutmeg 1 tsp
Bay leaf 2 pc
Caraway 1 tsp
Pork knuckle 1300 g
Peppercorns 10 pc
Paprika 1.5 tsp
Dill 5 g
Allspice 4 pc
Dried tomatoes 1 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make homemade ham from pork knuckle? Prepare all the necessary products. In addition, prepare cling film marked 120 degrees. This film is usually used for microwave ovens and products in such a film can be cooked. Ham can be prepared with the addition of nitrite salt (10 grams). This additive is a safe replacement for food nitrate. It gives the products a pink color and a ham-like taste.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the knuckle well under running water. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the bone out of the shank.

Step 3

Step 3
Unfold the piece of meat into a layer. In a separate container, mix salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg, chopped dried tomatoes. If desired, you can add nitrite salt. Rub the resulting mixture onto the meat. Peel the garlic and pass through a press or grate on a fine grater. Spread the garlic evenly over the meat. Sprinkle the shank with finely chopped dill.

Step 4

Step 4
Roll the shank into a roll and secure with thread, trying to give it a rounded shape. Rub the outside of the workpiece with salt.

Step 5

Step 5
Crush the remaining spices in a mortar. Break the bay leaf into pieces. Place cling film on a table or board and pour spices onto it. Place the roll on the spices.

Step 6

Step 6
Wrap the future ham tightly in several layers with cling film and leave in the refrigerator for 3 days if you are using nitrite salt. In the case of regular salting, marinate the shank for 24 hours. Place the marinated stock in a large saucepan, add water and cook for 3 hours over low heat.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the ham in a colander and pour ice water over it. Unopened, chill the shanks in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Step 8

Step 8
Remove film and string from ham. Homemade knuckle ham is ready. Cut it with a sharp knife. This ham keeps well in the refrigerator for a week. Bon appetit!

Additional rubrics

Related recipes