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Zesty Lemon Braised Pork Shank

Slow braised pork shank with fresh lemon juice and herbs for a tender, flavorful meal.

Zesty Lemon Braised Pork Shank

Tender lemon braised pork shank slow cooked to perfection with fresh lemon and herbs. A comforting and flavorful main dish.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
2h 30m
Rest time
10m
Total time
3h

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 350 g pork shank bone-in
  • 30 ml lemon juice fresh
  • 5 g lemon zest grated
  • 2 piece garlic clove minced
  • 50 g yellow onion diced
  • 40 g carrot peeled diced
  • 30 g celery stalk diced
  • 200 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 piece fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 Fahrenheit).
  2. Pat pork shank dry with paper towels and season all sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add pork shank and brown on all sides until golden, about 4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  5. Add diced yellow onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add fresh thyme sprig, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the vegetables and stir to combine.
  7. Return pork shank to the pot and For in low sodium chicken broth until it reaches halfway up the meat.
  8. Bring liquid to a simmer on the stove, then cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
  9. Braise pork shank in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  10. Remove pot from oven and let pork rest in the braising liquid for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Brown the pork well to develop rich taste.
  • Keep the braising liquid simmering gently to avoid tough meat.

Serving Suggestions

  • mashed potatoes
  • steamed green beans
  • roasted root vegetables

Enjoy this tender lemon braised pork shank with your favorite sides for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 14
  • Carbohydrates (g): 2
  • Protein (g): 22
  • Calories: 220
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.07
  • Saturated Fat (g): 5

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