By tradition, such a knuckle is prepared in Germany (and in each land-region with its own nuances) in the winter. So it is a very winter dish, new year 's. In a close friendly company , but with a glass of beer , at one of the dinners for new year's holidays, serve this dish to the table . It is so amazing that after a portion of tender , fragrant meat, you will see that life is serene and beautiful!
Cook Time | 60 minutes |
Servings |
Ingredients
Main:
- 1 piece Knuckle pork, weighing 1.2-1.1 kg
Broth-marinade:
- 2 liters Water
- 2,5 teaspoons Salt
- 0,5 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 0,5 teaspoons Seasoning nutmeg or juniper 5-7 berries
- 1 tablespoon Celery root cut into cubes or one carrot rings
- 3 pieces Bay leaf
- 10 pieces Allspice (peas)
The mixture for baking:
- 1,5 tablespoons Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1,5 teaspoons Red hot pepper paprika -1 tsp. , burning-0.5 tsp. mix
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
Ingredients
Main:
Broth-marinade:
The mixture for baking:
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Instructions
- Now prepare the marinade. It is better to take a deep and narrow pot for stewing, so that only the knuckle fits. Heat the water a little and add some of the prepared spices-Bay leaf, allspice, salt, and sugar. Stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. In the cooled marinade, immerse the knuckle and put it in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours.
- After marinating, pour 1 liter of brine , and add the same amount of pure water , 1 tsp. mustard, ground nutmeg or juniper berries, roots (celery root or carrot). Cook over low heat for 2-2. 5 hours or until the meat is completely soft, turning it over periodically. Then remove the knuckle from the broth and cool.
- coat the knuckle with this mixture on all sides, leave a little for re-lubrication. Put the sauerkraut in the baking dish (don't ignore this point). Pour the broth over it, a couple of tablespoons. Put the prepared knuckle on top. Send in a preheated 180 degree oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a uniform Golden crust is formed. In the middle of baking, turn the knuckle over and brush with the remaining mixture. If there is a grill in your oven, turn it on, the crust will become even tastier! In the process of extinguishing the fat was melted from the knuckle.