Pernil Assado: Crispy Portuguese Pork Shank Recipe

Name: Pernil Assado: Crispy Portuguese Pork Shank Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 Pork shank (approximately 3-4 lbs / 1.5 - 2 kg); 3 Bay leaves; 3.5 fl oz White wine (approx. ½ cup minus 1 tablespoon); 1 Sprig of fresh thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil to taste; 1 Onion

Master the perfect Portuguese Pernil Assado. Succulent pork shank, and savory wine broth make this the ultimate Sunday roast. Make it today!

2 h 50 min 4 servings Easy Prep time 20 min Cooking Time 2 h 30 min

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Ingredients

1 Pork shank (approximately 3-4 lbs / 1.5 - 2 kg)3 Bay leaves3.5 fl oz White wine (approx. ½ cup minus 1 tablespoon)1 Sprig of fresh thymeSalt and pepper to tasteOlive oil to taste1 Onion

Directions

In a large pot, add water, the white wine, bay leaves, thyme, and finally the pork shank (the meat should be mostly submerged).
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and let it cook slowly for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Prepare for Roasting: Preheat your oven to 390°F - 400°F (approx. 200°C).
Cut the onion into wedges and place them in a roasting pan or baking dish.
Transfer the boiled pork shank to the roasting pan.
Drizzle with a little of the broth used for boiling.
Season everything with salt and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Place in the oven for about 1 hour.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Baixo Guadiana