Pork Shank Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on March 1, 2024
Spectacular on your plate and succulent on your lips, this pork shank is a feast. This unique fusion of chipotle, beer and honey is as fantastic as it sounds. Made completely in a Dutch oven, all you need to do is wait and open the lid!
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
9
ingredients
8
steps
100
minutes
Originally from Mexico, Chef Annette’s career as a chef and cooking instructor has taken her to Dallas, Kentucky, Madrid, Sweden and Barcelona. She was formerly a pastry chef at a Michelin Star restaurant, a faculty member of a renowned Irish cooking school and has worked alongside Michelin Star awarded Chef Emmanuel Stroobant. Chef Annette has a passion for diverse ingredients that are versatile and locally sourced.

Ingredients

Servings:
2
4 tbsp
chipotle in adobo (from a can)
2 tbsp
honey
2
garlic cloves
1 3/4 cup(s)
water, divided, plus more if needed
1
bone-in pork shank, about 1 lb, see notes 1
1 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
12 oz
light beer of your choice
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Directions 8 steps | 100 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the chipotle mix. In the bowl of a food processor, blend the chipotle, honey and garlic in a food processor. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water to form a paste. Set the paste aside. (See notes 2.) 

Pork Shank Recipe: 
Prepare the chipotle mix.
Step 2

Prepare the pork shank. Evenly rub the pork shank with salt and pepper.

Pork Shank Recipe: Prepare the pork shank.
Step 3

Heat a Dutch oven over high heat. Once the pot is hot, add the vegetable oil and sear the pork shank on all sides.

Pork Shank Recipe: Heat a Dutch oven over high heat.
Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the light beer and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Pork Shank Recipe: Reduce the heat to medium.
Step 5

Pour the chipotle mix on top of the shank. 

Pork Shank Recipe: Pour the chipotle mix on top of the shank.
Step 6

Add the remaining 1½ cups of water to the pot, cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 1 hour. Check the pot after 30 minutes and add an additional ½ cup of water, if needed.

Pork Shank Recipe: Add the remaining 1½ cups of water to the pot, cover and reduce the heat to low.
Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Uncover the Dutch oven and baste the pork shank with the cooking liquid. Transfer the uncovered pot to the oven. Let it roast for 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove from the oven and let the pork shank rest for 10 more minutes before serving.

Pork Shank Recipe: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 8

Spoon the juices on top and enjoy! (See notes 3.)

Pork Shank Recipe: Spoon the juices on top and enjoy!

Notes:

  1. Be sure to get a bone-in cut to get all the flavors and the show out of the dish.
  2. Use less chipotle if you prefer a milder spice.
  3. Serve the pork shank along with white rice, roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
388
FAT
21.4 g
PROTEIN
12.9 g
CARBS
26.1 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

04 May 2023

This Pork Shank Recipe is a feast. Delicious and a must-try.

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