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.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on March 18, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 serving
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 (1 1/2) pounds Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean and fat, raw

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Rub pork legs with salt and pepper on all sides. Set into a deep-rimmed baking sheet. Pour boiling water on top.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add onion, carrot, caraway seeds, and crushed peppercorns.

  4. 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 (per serving)

920 Calories
72g Fat
6g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 920
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72g 92%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 782mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 59g 118%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1087mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.