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Pat the pork knuckles completely dry with paper towels.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Score the skin of the pork in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rub the salt and caraway seeds generously over the skin and into the scores.","group":"Preparation","title":"Score the skin of the pork","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the onion, carrot, and garlic in a roasting pan. Sit the pork knuckles on top of the vegetables. Pour the dark beer and beef stock into the bottom of the pan, making sure the liquid does not touch the pork skin.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the onion, carrot, and garlic","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours. Baste the meat occasionally with the pan juices, but never baste the skin.","group":"Cooking","title":"Roast in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C). Roast for another 20-30 minutes until the skin is blistered and very crispy. Monitor closely to prevent burning.","group":"Cooking","title":"Increase the oven temperature","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the best results, ensure the skin is as dry as possible before roasting. Scoring the skin deeply into the fat—but not the meat—allows the fat to render and create that iconic crackle.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German","Bavarian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["Roasting pan","Sharp knife","Paper towels"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"knuckles","note":"Serves two people"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pork can be scored and salted a day in advance and left uncovered in the fridge to dry the skin out further."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container. Note that the crackling will lose its crispness upon refrigeration.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) to try and restore some crispness to the skin."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fschweinshaxe_7063fe69f0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3271cc57-af93-4747-b7ad-dbe8c7dd0d8f","imageAlt":"Traditional Bavarian Schweinshaxe (Roasted Pork Knuckle) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pork","roast","German","crispy","dinner","Bavarian","meat"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Bavarian Schweinshaxe (Roasted Pork Knuckle)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:49:04.165Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:49:04.165Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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