€9,50
€9,50
The Precooked Pork Shank is a cut of pork located right under the thigh. It is a typical food of northern and central European regions, but it is also common in Italy, especially in Trentino Alto-Adige.
The Pork Shank is a cut of meat that usually needs a long stew cooking, but in this case, it will take only a few steps to enjoy a tasty dish with an amazing result. In fact, thanks to the precooking stage, this product requires a much shorter preparation time than the raw product.
Pork shank (EC), salt, dextrose, flavourings. Antioxidant: sodium ascorbate. Preservative: sodium nitrite.
Pork shank (EC), salt, dextrose, flavourings. Antioxidant: sodium ascorbate. Preservative: sodium nitrite.
TIPS TO TASTE IT BEST
Precooked Shank is a particularly versatile food that goes well with different types of cooking and preparation: baked, boiled, stewed with vegetables, or beer-battered. Food that goes best with this cut of meat certainly includes sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and zucchini.
In addition, the full-bodied taste of Precooked Shank becomes even more intense when paired with fruit, such as blueberries, figs, apricots, plums and apples, which give it a sweetish and sour aftertaste, ideal for emphasizing its characteristics.
The meat of shank goes perfectly with strong-flavoured beers, such as amber or red.
Thanks to the steaming and the addition of flavourings and spices, this cut of meat take on a unique flavour that makes it a particularly tasty dish.
COOKING TIPS
Pork Shank is easy to prepare and tahnks to its versatility, it is suitable for different cooking methods.
Boiling:
1. Soak the package in cold water
2. Wait for the water to boil and cook for about 40 minutes
3. Cut off a corner of the packet for any liquid to escape
4. Accompany the Shank with cabbage or other vegetables
5. Serve hot
Baking:
1. Remove the Shank from the package and place it in a casserole dish
2. Add butter and/or wine as needed.
3. Bake in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes at 200°C.
4. Add herbs to decorate and serve the Pork Shank with vegetables, greens or potatoes.
Pan-frying:
1. Remove the Shank from its package and add flour
2. Place it in a pan and add some butter and a glass of white wine.
3. Brown the meat until it is golden brown.
4. Add about 500ml of hot vegetable broth, cover with a lid and continue cooking on low heat for 3 hours.
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