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Recipe for crispy roasted pork knuckle that falls apart with a fork

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Recipe for crispy roasted pork knuckle that falls apart with a fork

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 4 serving
  • 170 minutes
Jan, 09. 01. 2026
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Roasted pork knuckle is one of the biggest staples of Czech cuisine and rightfully stands alongside other popular meat classics. If you like hearty oven dishes, we definitely recommend checking other recipes in the meat recipes category, where you’ll find inspiration for weekend lunches and festive dinners. This recipe for crispy roasted knuckle is tried-and-true, simple and results in juicy meat with a perfectly puffed crust.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

For the roasted knuckle:

Preparation procedure

  • Thoroughly wash and dry the pork knuckles. Score the skin with a sharp knife in a crosshatch or parallel cuts. This step is essential for creating crispy skin.
  • In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, whole and crushed caraway, sweet paprika and chopped garlic. Carefully rub the mixture over the knuckles on all sides, including the cuts in the skin.
  • Spread the onion sliced into rings on the bottom of the roasting pan, add the carrot, celery and bay leaf. This base will prevent burning and give the drippings a full flavor.
  • Place the knuckles in the roasting pan, pour in water or stock and cover with foil. Roast at 160 °C for 2–2.5 hours. During roasting, baste the meat several times with the drippings, or with a little beer.
  • Once the meat has softened, remove the foil, increase the temperature to 220 °C and roast for another 20–30 minutes, until the skin turns golden and begins to puff up. For maximum crispiness, you can turn on the grill for the last 5 minutes.

Quick information

  • Servings: 4 servings

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes

  • Baking time: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Total time: approx. 2 hours 50 minutes

Crispy roasted pork knuckle is a dish that perfectly captures honest Czech cuisine. A properly roasted knuckle will fill the whole apartment with aroma, satisfy the entire family and create an atmosphere you remember. If you enjoy traditional meat dishes, it’s definitely worth trying this recipe and making it a staple of your home cooking.

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