Pork Shank Recipe

Inspired by Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails

Time3h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4.41 lb (2 kg) Pork shank

2 tbs olive oil

4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 large Onion, chopped

2 medium Carrots, chopped

2 medium Celery stalks, chopped

4 cups Chicken or beef broth

2 leaves Bay leaves

1 tsp Thyme, dried

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Optional Ingredients

1 cup Red wine

1 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Pork Shank

Pat the pork shank dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Chop the Vegetables

Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

Cooking

Sear the Meat

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shank and sear it on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Add Garlic

Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add Liquids and Seasoning

If using, pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Then add the chicken or beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and return the pork shank to the pot.

Simmer

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls off the bone.

Finish and Serve

Once cooked, remove the pork shank from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes. If desired, strain the sauce and serve it over the pork, garnished with chopped parsley.