Pork shank can be the front or back of the pig. The front is meatier than the back. It is often not clear whether it is the front or back when you buy it in the store. Then it is probably a back. Dishes with pork shank: pea soup, pork shank with mashed potatoes, pork leg with sauerkraut, etc.
Rimmed pork leg is a traditional Swedish dish consisting of pork legs that have been marinated in a brine. The rimming process makes the meat juicy and gives it a saltier flavor.
3-4 servings
1-1.4 kg pork leg with bone
2 yellow onions
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried marjoram
2 bay leaves
3 whole cloves
8 peppercorns
Chop the onion coarsely and slice the garlic.
Place the pork leg in a pot and pour in water so that it covers the leg.
Bring to the boil and skim off the foam.
Add the other ingredients and simmer gently for about 2.5-3 hours. The meat is ready when it easily falls off the bone.
Remove the rind, bones and fat as desired. Cut the meat into pieces.
