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Pork shank on a white plate with a side of homemade German pretzels.

Oktoberfest Pork Shank

Angela Schofield
Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat make this pork shank recipe a staple not only for every Oktoberfest celebration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Entrees
Cuisine Bavarian, German
Servings 2 portions
Calories 845 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3-pound pork shank pork knuckle or pork hock
  • 3-4 quarts water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp. caraway seeds whole
  • 1 tsp. juniper berries
  • ½ tsp. all spice ground
  • 1 tbsp. coarse Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. coarse pepper

Instructions
 

  • Coarsely chop the onion and the garlic cloves.
  • In a large pot bring water, onions, garlic and spices to a boil.
  • Add pork shank and simmer covered on medium heat for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Remove pork shank from the pot and place it on the rack of a roasting pan.
  • Pour half a bottle of beer and about a cup of the cooking water into the bottom of the pan.
  • Cut the rind of the pork shank in a diagonal pattern. (see video tutorial)
  • Roast pork shank for about 45-60 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Baste with the remaining beer while roasting for a couple of times.

Nutrition

Yield: 1PortionCalories: 845kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 149gFat: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 0.04gNet Carbohydrates: 2g