Pork knuckle in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Delicious and juicy pork knuckle baked in the oven at home can be cooked either with a side dish or separately. You can choose the marinade that suits your taste best. The meat turns out very tender, juicy, and aromatic—simply impossible to resist. The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the pork knuckle thoroughly and place it in a deep pot. Peel the onion and carrot, and chop them roughly if desired. Add bay leaf, black peppercorns, or other spices to taste to the pot. Pour in cold water, place the pot on the stove, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add a little salt and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours.
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Step 2
2. You can add potatoes to make a complete dish. Peel the potatoes, slice them, and place them on a baking sheet previously greased with oil. You can also add other vegetables to taste.
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Step 3
3. For the marinade, peel and press the garlic. Add liquid honey (if thickened, warm it slightly in a water bath), mustard, and olive oil. Add salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 4
4. The marinade should be thoroughly rubbed into the pork knuckle on all sides. Place it on top of the potatoes.
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Step 5
5. For the first 20-25 minutes, cover the baking sheet with foil and bake at medium temperature. Then remove the foil and let the knuckle roast in the oven at home until fully cooked.
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Step 6
6. That's it: a delicious and hearty dish for the whole family is ready. All that's left is to transfer it to a serving plate — and it's ready to enjoy.