Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles) Recipe

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Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckles)
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Directions:

  1. Wash and dice the leek, celery, carrot and onion.
  2. Cook pork knuckles, diced vegetables, salt and peppercorns in water to cover 2 to 3 hours or until tender; avoid overcooking.
  3. Remove from water; drain well reserving vegetables and cooking liquid.
  4. Preheat oven to 425F.
  5. Melt fat or shortening in an dutch oven.
  6. Add drained pork knuckles, cooked vegetables and a small amount of cooking liquid.
  7. Bake 30 minutes, moistening meat frequently with more cooking liquid.
  8. Just before meat is done, sprinkle with beer or water in which a good amount of salt has been dissolved.
  9. Add cumin to taste.
  10. Serve with potato or white bread dumplings or sauerkraut salad.
  11. Note: In Bavaria, the juices and cooking liquid are strained and served as an accompanying sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.48 Kcal (764 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.83g 20%
Cholesterol 7.17mg 2%
Sodium 57.97mg 2%
Potassium 343.64mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.25g 5%
Sugars 6.15g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 14%
Protein 2.09g 4%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.31 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.33g 20%
Cholesterol 4.1mg 2%
Sodium 33.14mg 2%
Potassium 196.44mg 7%
Total Carbs 8.72g 5%
Sugars 3.51g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 14%
Protein 1.19g 4%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 36mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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