Eisbein is a classic German dish made from salt-cured and slow-cooked pork knuckle, featuring tender meat and a thick layer of fat and skin. It is traditionally boiled or roasted and served with sauerkraut and potatoes.
Pork Knuckles (Eisbein)
2 whole pork knuckles
2-3 onions
1 Tbsp. allspice
4 bay leaves
3 Tbsp. vinegar (5% concentration)
Wash the pig knuckles and put them in a large pot. Peel onions, slice in half, add the allspice and bay leaves, cover with water and add vinegar. Boil for two and a half to three hours.
Serve with potatoes, onion rings, and pureed peas. Guten Appetit!
