Pork Shank Honey Beer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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2 pork hocks
→ Veggies and Herbs
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4 carrots
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2 garlic cloves
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1 shallot
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2 cloves
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1 sprig of thyme
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2 juniper berries
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon minced parsley
→ Liquids and Seasonings
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1 liter dark beer
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100g honey
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Olive oil
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Pepper
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Salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Brown the pork hocks in olive oil on all sides in a cast iron pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then pour in the beer.
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Toss in the peeled and halved garlic cloves, quartered shallot, thyme, bay leaf, juniper berries, and cloves.
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Add enough water to cover everything. Bring it to a boil, close the pot, and cook in an oven preheated to 150°C for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Take out the pork hocks and strain the liquid. Let it boil until it’s reduced by two-thirds. Stir in the honey.
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Pour the sauce over the pork hocks and bake at 200°C for 1 hour. Turn the meat a few times and baste it with the sauce as it cooks.
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Steam the carrots and mix them into the dish about 5 minutes before it’s done. Serve with a sprinkle of minced parsley on top.
# Notes:
01 -
A fresh take on a classic dish using beer
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The two-step cooking process makes the meat super soft