Crispy Roasted Pork Knuckles

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Fill a large pot with enough water.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Peel and halve 2 onions and 5 cloves of garlic.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Add the onions, garlic, 1 clove, 5 bay leaves, 1 tsp juniper berries, 0.5 tsp caraway seeds, 2 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper to the water.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Bring the water to a boil.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add 1.5 kg of pork knuckle to the pot so that it is completely covered with water.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Reduce the heat and let the knuckles simmer for 90 minutes at a low temperature, without the water boiling vigorously.

   Timer · 90 min
7. 7
   Step 7

   Shortly before the end of the cooking time, preheat the oven to 200 °C.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Remove the knuckles from the broth and let them drain briefly.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Place the pork knuckles in the oven and roast for approx. 60 minutes until crispy.

   Timer · 60 min