Schweinshaxe

Schweinshaxe is a traditional German dish consisting of roasted pork knuckle with crispy skin and tender meat.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Score the skin of the pork knuckles in a crisscross pattern.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, caraway seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork knuckles, including the scored skin.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat.
Add the pork knuckles to the skillet and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Pour the beer and water into the skillet, making sure not to pour it over the crispy skin.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven.
Roast for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the pork knuckles are tender and the skin is crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the pork knuckles rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the Schweinshaxe with traditional German sides like sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, and mustard.