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Schweinshaxen mit Kraut Recipe | |
German Pork | |
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Ingredients:
4 ham hocks (or pigs' knuckles)2 onions, chopped 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped 2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat 2 pounds saurkraut 2 bay leaves 1 cup white wine 1 cup beef stock
Directions:
Wash the ham hocks or pigs knuckles and drain thoroughly. In a large enameled cast iron casserole(your favorite large heavy cooking pot)saute the onions and apples in the lard or cooking fat; add the sauerkraut along with the bay leaves, white wine and stock. Mix thoroughly.Press the ham hocks or pigs knuckles down into the sauerkraut, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Makes 4 servings
Usually made with pigs knuckles and served with boiled potatoes, plus a little mustard or grated horseradish.
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