Braised Pork Shank Recipe

Inspired by The Salty Pig

Time3h

Serves4

Green Lentils, Bacon

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Ingredients

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Braised Pork Shank Ingredients

2 lbs Pork shank

1 cups Green lentils

4 slices Bacon

1 medium Onion

1 medium Carrot

1 medium Celery stalk

4 cloves Garlic cloves

4 cups Chicken broth

2 tsp Thyme

2 leaves Bay leaves

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

Method

Cooking Directions

Prepare the Ingredients

Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Dice the bacon into small pieces.

Sauté the Bacon

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Brown the Pork Shank

In the same pot, increase the heat to medium-high. Season the pork shank with salt and black pepper, then add it to the pot. Brown the pork on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Add Vegetables

Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Simmer the Dish

Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, bay leaves, and reserved bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender.

Cook the Lentils

In a separate pot, cook the green lentils according to package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside.

Serve

Once the pork shank is tender, remove it from the pot and slice. Serve over the cooked lentils, spooning the broth and vegetables over the top.