Pork knuckle on sauerkraut

AUTHOR
Billie Wagner
DIFFICULTY
easy
RATING
3 5
COOK TIME
135 mins
TOTAL TIME
135 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 6 Juniper berries
  • 1 (approx. 1.5 kg) pickled knuckle of pork
  • 3 Onions
  • 1 can(s) (850 ml) mild wine sauerkraut
  • 1 pack of ErbspĆ¼ree
  • 7-10 Tbsp white pepper
  • 7-10 Tbsp Salt
  • 3-4 Tbsp Applesauce
  • 1/2 bunch Parsley
  • 7-10 Tbsp Herb bouquet for
  • 7-10 Tbsp Garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring 1/2 litre of water, bay leaves and juniper berries to the boil. Add the knuckle of pork, cover and cook over a low heat for about 2 hours. Peel and slice the onions.

  2. 2

    Add the onions and sauerkraut to the knuckle of pork after 1 hour cooking time and continue cooking. For the puree, bring 1/2 litre of water to the boil, remove from the heat and stir in the pea puree. Leave to swell and stir vigorously again.

  3. 3

    Season with pepper and keep warm. Season sauerkraut with salt, pepper and applesauce. Wash parsley, dab dry and chop finely, except for a little to garnish. Arrange knuckle of pork and sauerkraut on a plate.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with parsley and serve garnished with a bouquet of herbs. Serve with pea puree extra. Medium hot mustard tastes good with it.