Dinner for 2

German Pork Knuckle

Name: German Pork Knuckle
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 x 1.25kg / 2.5lb pork knuckle; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp juniper berries; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 cups dark german beer; 2 cups chicken stock / broth; 1 carrot; 1 onion; 1 head garlic; 5 juniper berries; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp white sugar; 3/8 tsp salt

Pork knuckle slow-roasts with garlic and spices, then finishes at high heat for crisp skin and a rich pan sauce.

Typical price

$27.26for 4 servings

$6.82 per serving$27.26 for 4

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200 minstart to table
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2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

German Dairy-free High-protein Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	1.25	$0.98Typical price
Berries$0.40/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.74Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.63

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 x 1.25kg / 2.5lb pork knuckle
2 tbsp white vinegar
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp juniper berries
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 cups dark german beer
2 cups chicken stock / broth
1 carrot
1 onion
1 head garlic
5 juniper berries
2 bay leaves
2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tsp white sugar
3/8 tsp salt

Steps

Heat the oven to 325 F and pat the pork knuckle dry.
Rub the skin with vinegar, then season it with salt, pepper, crushed garlic cloves, juniper, caraway, and fennel.
Place the knuckle in a roasting pan with the beer, stock, carrot, onion, garlic head, remaining juniper, and bay leaves.
Cover the pan and roast for 2 hours and 30 minutes, until the pork reaches at least 145 F.
Uncover the pan, raise the oven to 450 F, and roast for 20 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Strain the pan liquid into a saucepan, whisk in the cornstarch mixed with water, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes with the sugar and salt.

Swaps

Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices