Pork Shanks, Slow Roasted with Pineapple Sauce

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Pork shanks, slow roasted until the meat is falling off the bone, then served with a mouthwatering pineapple sauce. What could be better?

Crackling, of course! And with this dish, you can still have that delicious crispy crackling too.

Making the most of more economical cuts of meat, this recipe is easy and can be used for so many other dishes that your family will love.

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Why you will love this dish

so easy - quick preparation then forget about it!
economical cut from the butcher and meat always keeps more moist when cooked on the bone
enjoy the meat roasted all year round or use in sandwiches, pulled pork buns, tortillas, curries

What are the ingredients?

Two shanks will comfortably feed 4 people, and as the skin is normally left on this cut, there will a generous amount of crackling too.

For roasting I have used regular vegetable oil, course sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and paprika.

You could also add chilli powder, chilli flakes, oregano, smoked paprika or cajun spice if you like.

How to make slow roasted pork shanks with pineapple sauce

This recipe is really easy.

I scored the pork all over. You can used a stanley knife very carefully for this if you do not have a sharp knife. I prefer to use a bread knife for scoring as there is more control over the knife.

Make a mixture of the oil and spices and rub all over the pork.

Put the pork shanks on a rack on an oven tray and cover with foil.

I like the meat to be shreddable so it took 7-8 hours to roast these at 140C/275F/Gas1.

The easiest way to cook these is to leave them in the oven overnight.

I use a fork to see if the meat is ready to pull apart easily.

To crsip up the skin set the shanks under a hot grill, turning frequently.

Sometimes this still doesn't work but don't panic! Simply cut the skin off, using scissors or poultry shears helps, and put the skin on an oven tray and grill.

chopped fresh pinapple on a chopping board.

The sauce can be made in advance and couldn't be simpler. I had some fresh pineapple but tinned or frozen would work well too.

pineapply and sauce ingredients in a small saucepan with a wooden spoon.

Put water, vinegar, onion, honey, ketchup, Bourbon, soy, sugar and pineapple in a saucepan.

Bring to the boil stirring and then simmer for about 20 minutes or longer if you prefer a thicker sauce. Fry the onions first if you like.

Recipe FAQs

What part of the pig do pork shanks come from?

Shanks come from the hind leg of the pig and are a very tough cut that needs long and slow cooking, However, all the gelatinous tissue adds amazing flavour to the meat that is quite different to pulled pork from pork shoulder, also know as pork butt meat.

How do you store this recipe?

Once you have cooked the pork keep it well wrapped in the fridge after it has cooled. Wrap the crackling separately in foil and refrigerate. The pork can also be frozen for up to three months.

shredded pork meat on a place with pineapple sauce to the right side in a pot.

When the meat is cooked and the crackling is crisp pull off the crackling and use two forks to tear all the meat from the bones.

Serve with the sauce and enjoy!

What is your favourite frugal pork cut?

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Slow Roast Pork Shanks with Pineapple Sauce

Amanda

Pork shanks, rubbed with paprika and seasoning, slow roasted, shredded and served with a pineapple sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, British

Servings

Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients

For the pork

2 pork shanks
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon paprika

For the sauce

150 g chopped pineapple
1 onion chopped
300 ml water
3 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoon Bourbon
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Score the pork and place on a rack over an oven tray.
Combine the rest of the ingredients and rub well into the skin.
Cover the tray with foil and roast at 140C/275F/GAS1 for about 7 hours.
Place the shanks on the grill to crisp the skin.
Make the sauce by putting all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat.
Stir until the sugar dissolves and then simmer for 20 minutes.
Pull off the pork crackling and shred the meat with two forks.
Serve with the warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Roast Pork Shanks with Pineapple Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 2139mg93%

Potassium 176mg5%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 588IU12%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Simmer the sauce for longer if you prefer a thicker sauce or mix a little cornflour with water and add to the hot sauce while in the saucepan.

Disclaimer:

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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