Mix together sugar and salt. Score skin on the pork shanks and dust generously with salt and sugar. Place in the refrigerator and let cure for 24 hours.
Slowly melt the lard in a large saucepan to 225 degrees F. Add the pork shanks and cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until done. Carefully remove from the heat and cool.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the pork in a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Heat the lard to 350 degrees F. Add the pork to the oil and fry until crispy.
While pork is frying, add sauerkraut to a saucepan and heat. Add 1 cup of the pineapple mustard glaze, poppy seeds, salt, pepper, and chives and remove from the heat. In a separate pan, reheat the remaining pineapple mustard sauce.
On 4 large plates, arrange sauerkraut and top with crispy pork. Drizzle pineapple glaze on side, and don't forget the Firecracker Applesauce
Firecracker Applesauce:
Put all ingredients except for garnishes in a saucepan. Cover and simmer until apples are tender. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Puree ingredients in blender or with a hand mixer.
Strain through a fine sieve while sauce is still hot. Add diced apples. Cool applesauce. Garnish with serrano peppers and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pineapple Mustard Glaze:
Sweat onions in mustard oil. Do not color. When translucent, add pineapple juice.
Make a sachet with the bay leaf, peppercorn and add to the pan. Add the mustard.
Mix arrowroot with 2 tablespoons of water and stir to dissolve. Add arrowroot mixture to the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and strain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4997.52 Kcal (20924 kJ)
Calories from fat	4166.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	462.95g	712%
Cholesterol	430.83mg	144%
Sodium	91302.45mg	3804%
Potassium	1199.47mg	26%
Total Carbs	209.71g	70%
Sugars	190.3g	761%
Dietary Fiber	12.05g	48%
Protein	7.32g	15%
Vitamin C	71.4mg	119%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	281.1mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.66 Kcal (1246 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.57g	712%
Cholesterol	25.66mg	144%
Sodium	5438.13mg	3804%
Potassium	71.44mg	26%
Total Carbs	12.49g	70%
Sugars	11.33g	761%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	48%
Protein	0.44g	15%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	119%
Iron	0.2mg	17%
Calcium	16.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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