Eisbein
Eisbein, also known as pork knuckle, is a traditional German dish that features tender and flavorful pork served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Mustard - For serving
- Sauerkraut - 2 cups
- Water - 4 cups
- Bay leaves - 2
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
- Caraway seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Pepper - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 2 tablespoons
- Pork knuckles - 4
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the pork knuckles, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic powder, chopped onion, and bay leaves.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the pork knuckles from the pot and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
- While the pork is baking, heat the sauerkraut in a separate pot over medium heat.
- Serve the eisbein hot with sauerkraut and mustard on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 40g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 2g
