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Baked Pork Shank with Sauerkraut

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Flora

Flora

292 Recipes

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Easy

1 hrs 35 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

1 hrs 35 min

Preparation

20 min

Cooking

1 hrs 15 min

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3 months ago

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This recipe for baked pork shank with sauerkraut is a true comfort food classic, deeply rooted in Central European culinary traditions. It's a dish that evokes images of cozy family gatherings and hearty meals, especially popular during colder months.

None

Easy

1 hrs 35 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

1 hrs 35 min

Preparation

20 min

Cooking

1 hrs 15 min

Allergens
  • Pork shank

    1 kilogram

  • Sauerkraut

    800 grams

  • Sweet Paprika

    20 grams

  • Oil

    30 milliliters

  • Water

    500 milliliters

  • Salt

    5 grams

  • Black Pepper

    3 grams

Cooking the Pork Shank

  1. 1

    Cut the boneless pork shank into large chunks, roughly 5-6 cm (2-2.5 inches) in size.

  2. 2

    Place the pork shank pieces in a pressure cooker and add about 500 ml of water and a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Cook the pork under high pressure until it's very tender, which usually takes about 45-60 minutes once pressure is reached.

  4. 4

    Once cooked, carefully release the pressure and set the tender pork aside. Reserve the cooking liquid if you wish to add extra flavor to the sauerkraut.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Finely chop the sauerkraut if it's not already shredded. Place it into a large baking dish.

  3. 3

    Season the sauerkraut generously with sweet paprika. Add the oil and mix everything well.

  4. 4

    Arrange the cooked pork shank pieces on top of the seasoned sauerkraut in the baking dish.

  5. 5

    Pour enough water (or reserved pork cooking liquid) into the dish to just cover the sauerkraut.

Baking to Perfection

  1. 1

    Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the contents start to boil and the sauerkraut begins to soften.

  3. 3

    Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the pork and sauerkraut are nicely browned on top.

Flora

Flora

292 Recipes

None

Easy

1 hrs 35 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

1 hrs 35 min

Preparation

20 min

Cooking

1 hrs 15 min

Allergens
  • Pork shank

    1 kilogram

  • Sauerkraut

    800 grams

  • Sweet Paprika

    20 grams

  • Oil

    30 milliliters

  • Water

    500 milliliters

  • Salt

    5 grams

  • Black Pepper

    3 grams

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