Crispy Pork Shank with Beer Gravy
A TikTok-friendly take on schweinshaxe: pork shanks seared until golden, finished in the oven with a quick beer-mustard glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes with real German flavor.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork shanks dry. Season all over with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear shanks 3–4 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown on both sides.
Step 4
Pour beer and broth around the shanks. Whisk in mustard, caraway, and paprika. Slide skillet into a 425°F oven.
Step 5
Roast uncovered 12–14 minutes until pork is tender and sauce is syrupy. Meanwhile, toss cabbage with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Step 6
Plate warm cabbage, top with a shank, and drizzle with pan sauce. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- whisk
- meat thermometer (optional but helpful)
- oven
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