Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)
Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) features tender, meaty hocks simmered with classic aromatics, then roasted until the skin turns crisp and deeply golden. A splash of beer and a hint of cumin round out the rich pork flavor with subtle warmth and malty notes. Serve for a cozy dinner with dumplings, potatoes, or tangy sauerkraut.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the carrot, onion, leek, celery, and pork knuckles into a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns and season with salt to taste. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until everything is tender. Take the knuckles out of the water and drain. Save the vegetables and cooking liquid.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the shortening in an enamel-coated cast-iron baking dish or pan. Put the drained pork knuckles, the cooked vegetables, and about 2 cups of the cooking liquid into the pan.
- 3
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. For the last 10 minutes, sprinkle with beer in which a good amount of salt has been dissolved. Lightly dust with cumin to boost the flavor. Serve with potato or white bread dumplings, or sauerkraut salad. In Bavaria, the cooking liquid and juices are strained and served as a sauce on the side.
- Calories 1053.85 kcal High 53%
- Protein 147.68 g Good Source 295%
- Carbohydrate 34.95 g 13%
- Total Fat 28.22 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 8.72 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.5 g High --
- Cholesterol 403.03 mg High 134%
- Sodium 1153.22 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 3.07 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 15.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 2875.16 mg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin A 4.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) is a German dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 1053.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)?
- It is a German recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Ground Cumin. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe)?
- About 4 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1053.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) healthy?
- Bavarian Pork Knuckles (Schweinshaxe) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 1053.85 calories and 147.68 g of protein, or 295% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1153.22 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.72 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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