Slow-Cooked Pork Knuckle and Onions

Slow-cooked pork knuckle scented with cinnamon and honey, served with melt-in-the-mouth onions and gently softened tomato halves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1230.2 kcals 4920.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.6 grams 82.4 grams
Fat 98.6 grams 394.2 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 248.5 grams
Cook Time
270 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
250
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
NutsSeeds
5
clove
Garlic
peeled and left whole
2
tsp
12
turn
Black Pepper
from a mill
2
tsp
Mixed Peppercorns
green, black and red
1
piece
1
stick
Cinnamon
small
0.5
tsp
Salt
for the onions
1
pinch
Sea Salt
for the garnish
6
turn
Black Pepper
for the garnish
OilsFats
75
ml
75
ml
Olive Oil
for the onions
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the garnish
Other
3
tbsp
Vegetables
400
g
Red Onions
halved and sliced
6
piece
Tomatoes
halved, medium size

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 120°C.
  • Make 5 deep slits in the pork knuckle and stud each with a garlic clove.
  • Rub the pork with honey and place in a casserole dish.
  • Add wine, olive oil, salt, pepper, peppercorns, bay leaf, cinnamon, coriander, and 75ml water.
  • Bring to a simmer on the hob, cover, and bake for 4 to 4.5 hours until tender.
  • Fry sliced onions in olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add salt and 100ml water to the onions, cover, and cook gently for 25 minutes.
  • Cook tomato halves in a pan with olive oil for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the pork knuckle accompanied by the cooked onions and tomatoes.