BAVARIAN PORK LEG (SCHWEINSHAXE)

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This is a classic simple recipe for "Schweinshaxe" (pork leg Bavarian-style). It's very easy to prepare, you just have to make sure there is enough liquid in the pan at all times.

Provided by Michaela

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (1 1/2) pounds pork legs with skin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup boiling water
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
½ teaspoon caraway seeds
½ teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub pork legs with salt and pepper on all sides. Set into a deep-rimmed baking sheet. Pour boiling water on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add onion, carrot, caraway seeds, and crushed peppercorns.
Continue to roast until pork leg is cooked through, about 90 minutes more. Baste with liquids from the pork every 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 231.5 mg, Fat 71.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 58.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 781.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g