Crispy German Pork Knuckle Recipe
Ingredients:
1 large pork knuckle
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
Water or broth (as needed)
1 tablespoon oil
Method:
1. Place the pork knuckle in a pot with the onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and cumin, then cover with water.
2. Simmer over low heat for about two hours until the meat is tender.
3. Remove the knuckle and pat the skin thoroughly dry; then, brush it with a little oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Place in an oven preheated to 220°C until the skin turns golden and crispy—about 30–40 minutes.
5. Serve hot with potatoes or sauerkraut. 🤤🔥
The Secret: Thoroughly drying the skin before putting it in the oven is the secret to achieving that perfect crunch! 👌