Pork leg roasted in the oven
Description
If you love juicy pork, then find out
Instructions
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Step 1
Thoroughly wash the pig's trotters. For a tastier dish, it's better to choose the hind legs of the pig. They contain more meat and only one bone.
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Step 2
Place the pork hocks in a pot and cover them with cold water. Peel half of the garlic and add the whole cloves to the hocks. Also add bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for about two hours.
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Step 3
Remove the cooked knuckles from the water and let them cool. Use the remaining garlic to stuff the legs by making incisions in them with a thin sharp knife.
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Step 4
Place the legs in a baking dish, preferably one that has been previously greased with vegetable oil. Rub them with paprika and a mixture of honey and soy sauce. Sprinkle the shanks with dried ginger. Bake until fully cooked, about half an hour at 180 degrees.