German Eisbein – Pickled Pork Knuckle

A hearty German dish featuring a cured and boiled pork knuckle served with sauerkraut and mashed peas, famous for its tender meat and crispy skin.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

* 2 pickled pork knuckles (Eisbein)
* 500g sauerkraut
* 300g mashed peas or pea puree
* 1 onion
* Bay leaves, peppercorns
* Mustard for serving

Instructions:

1. Rinse pork knuckles and simmer in water with onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 2–3 hours until tender.
2. Warm sauerkraut separately.
3. Serve pork knuckles with sauerkraut, mashed peas, and mustard.

German Tip:
For crispier skin, finish pork knuckles under a hot grill for a few minutes before serving.
🐖 German Eisbein – Pickled Pork Knuckle A hearty German dish featuring a cured and boiled pork knuckle served with sauerkraut and mashed peas, famous for its tender meat and crispy skin. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4): * 2 pickled pork knuckles (Eisbein) * 500g sauerkraut * 300g mashed peas or pea puree * 1 onion * Bay leaves, peppercorns * Mustard for serving 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Rinse pork knuckles and simmer in water with onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 2–3 hours until tender. 2. Warm sauerkraut separately. 3. Serve pork knuckles with sauerkraut, mashed peas, and mustard. 💡 German Tip: For crispier skin, finish pork knuckles under a hot grill for a few minutes before serving.
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