Crispy Roasted Pork Knuckles Step 1 of 9
  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.

  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.

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