This German Pork Hocks Recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest! A hearty meal for those cool autumn dinners.
There are several methods for cooking pork hocks. This one uses both cooking on the stove and finishing off in the oven. May sound like extra work. It really isn't and the results are worth it!
When you buy the hocks, try to find the meatiest ones you can. Depending on the size of the hocks, one to two meaty hocks will feed about three to four people.
Put vegetables, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. peppercorns, and pork hocks in pot.
Add water to cover, bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until hocks are just tender - about 2 - 3 hours. Do not overcook.
Drain, keeping vegetables and cooking liquid.
Preheat oven to 425° F.
To baking dish (if cast-iron pot is use, add 2 tbsp. of oil), add drained pork hocks, drained cooked vegetables, and a small amount of the cooking liquid.
Bake 30 minutes, occasionally basting meat with cooking liquid.
Serve meat with potatoes and sauerkraut. If desired, serve the cooking liquid (thicken with corn starch if desired). Add a bit of cumin to liquid if desired.
