Schweinshaxe

Schweinshaxe

German · Recipe

Crispy roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin.

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About this dish

German cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 pork knuckle (about 1.2kg)
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 500ml beer
  • Caraway seeds
  • Salt and pepper

Description

Schweinshaxe is a Bavarian specialty: slow-roasted pork knuckle with juicy meat and crisp skin, often served at Oktoberfest.

Instructions

  1. Season pork and place in roasting pan with onions, garlic, and beer.
  2. Roast at 160°C for 2–3 hours, basting regularly.
  3. Finish at high heat to crisp the skin.