Schweinshaxe (German Ham Hock)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Schweinshaxe (German Ham Hock) recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

160 min

Ready In

170 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork hocks
pepper
salt
paprika
20 g lard
1 onion
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1/2 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/4 quart water
1/8 quart beer
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
330
Sugar
2g
Fat
20g
Schweinshaxe is a German comfort food that is typically made on special occasions or when the family wants to have a hearty meal. The dish consists of pork hocks that have been cooked in a flavorful liquid that contains beer, juniper berries, clove, and mustard seeds. Once baked to perfection, the thighs are served with a thick gravy made from the liquid in which they were cooked. Schweinshaxe is a traditional German dish that can be enjoyed with sides such as sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cut onion into quarters.
3.Heat lard in a large skillet over high heat.
4.Salt and pepper the pork hocks generously to taste.
5.Sear pork hocks in skillet until brown on all sides.
6.Transfer pork hocks to baking dish.
7.Add onion, bay leaf, juniper berries, clove, and mustard seeds to the skillet where pork hocks were cooked.
8.Cook for 1-2 minutes until onions have softened.
9.Add water and beer to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
10.Pour skillet mixture over the pork hocks in baking dish.
11.Cover baking dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours.
12.Take baking dish out of the oven and carefully transfer pork hocks to a plate.
13.Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add to the skillet with the remaining liquid from the baking dish.
14.Cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
15.Pour thickened sauce over the pork hocks.
16.Serve hot.

PROS

Schweinshaxe is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter’s day.

It is easy to prepare and is a crowd-pleaser.

The preparation and cooking time is lengthy, which allows you to enjoy a delicious aroma throughout your home as it cooks.

CONS

Schweinshaxe is high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s not a quick dish to prepare and requires 2-2.
5 hours cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Schweinshaxe is not a particularly healthy dish, it is a great source of protein.
The dish is flavored with juniper berries which can aid in digestion and help fight infection.
Clove, also used in the recipe, is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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