Crispy Pork Knuckle
Pork Knuckle is easy to make and produces an impressive looking and decadent dish that’s great to serve year round.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 817kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb pork knuckle Find one with skin covering at least half the knuckle.
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 small onion
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 325F.
- Poke the skin of the pork knuckle a dozen times with a sharp knife. Rub salt and pepper into the skin.
- Cut the potato and onion into chunks and put them into a roasting dish. Place the pork knuckle with skin side up on top of the vegetables.
- Put the roasting dish in the oven and cook at 325F for 4 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the meat can easily be separated from the bone.
- To crisp up the skin, turn the oven to broil and place the roasting pan within 1 ½ inches from the heating element. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove from the oven when the skin looks blistered.
Nutrition
Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg