Baked Pork Shank with Potatoes ( Stinco al forno con Patate ) Recipe Video

Prepare a substantial main course, for the lovers of rustic flavors: the baked pork shank with potatoes.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality,
Main IngredientInterest Group

Recipe Story

A rustic dish can be appreciated even over Christmas, so, for the meat lovers, baked pork shank with potatoes.

Ingredients

 Potatoes1 1⁄5 Kilogram
 Celery stalks1 Medium
 Carrot1 Medium
 Onion1 Medium
 Sage10 Gram
 Rosemary branch11 Small
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Juniper berries10 Gram
 Salt To Taste
 Butter30 Gram
 Red wine8 Ounce
 Extra virgin olive oil4 Tablespoon
 Pork shanks1200 Gram, cooked
 Meat broth4 Cup (64 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 951 Calories from Fat 392

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43 g66.7%

Saturated Fat 15.9 g79.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 196 mg65.3%

Sodium 942.5 mg39.3%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g23.1%

Dietary Fiber 9.9 g39.5%

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 72 g144.9%

Vitamin A 61.9% Vitamin C 110.9%

Calcium 12% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a wide saucepan, saute carrot, onion, garlic and celery with melted butter and oil.
2. Once brown add the pork shanks and brown them as well, then add the red wine and let it evaporate.
3. When the wine has evaporated, add the potatoes which have been cut into halves, herbs and mashed juniper berries, add salt to taste and cook everything for 10-15 minutes with the lid on.
4. Then take a baking tray add the meat broth and then put everything in the baking pan.
5. Bake the pork shanks in the oven at 390°F (200°C) for 30 minutes or until the potatoes get soft.
6. Flip the shanks over occasionally, and add broth when necessary.

SERVING
7. Serve the Baked Pork Shank with Potatoes along with a glass of red wine.
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