Eisbein
Eisbein. This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredientes
- 1-2 pork knuckles (eisbein)
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 zanahorias picadas
- 2 hojas de laurel
- 1-2 cucharadita pimienta negra en grano
- 1 cucharada salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cucharadita pimentón (opcional)
- 2-3 tazas water or stock
- beer for extra flavour (opcional)
Instrucciones
- Rinse the pork knuckles and pat dry.
- Place them in a large pot and add onions, garlic, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and paprika.
- Pour in enough water or stock to cover most of the meat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is very tender.
- Remove the eisbein from the liquid and pat the skin dry.
- Optional step: Place in a hot oven (200°C) or under a grill for 20–30 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
