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Michael Symon's Braised Pork Shanks

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skill level
Easy
time
Over 120min
servings
6-8
cost
$
Contributed by : Michael Symon
Michael's braised pork shanks are perfect for dinner!
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ingredients
  • Brine:
  • 1 Gallon Water
  • 1 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 Head Garlic (halved)
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Braise:
  • Canola Oil
  • Flour for Dredging
  • 3 cups Roughly chopped Celery
  • 2 cups Roughly chopped Carrots
  • 3 cups Roughly chopper Spanish onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic (smashed)
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 2 cups White Wine
  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1 Sprig Rosemary
  • Small bundle of Thyme
  • 4 Quart Chicken Stock
  • Pork Shanks:
  • 6 Pork Shanks
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts (for garnish)
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  • step 1
    ingredients 1 Gallon Water
    1 cup Kosher Salt
    1/2 cup Sugar
    1 Head Garlic (halved)
    2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
    1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
    1 tablespoon Coriander
    1 Bay Leaf
    6 Pork Shanks
    instructions In a large non-reactive pot, combine all the brine ingredients and bring to a simmer. Whisk until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. In a container large enough to hold the shanks, completely submerge them in the cooled brine. Weigh down the shanks with a heavy plate if necessary to keep them fully submerged. Refrigerate overnight.
  • step 2
    ingredients   
    instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • step 3
    ingredients Canola Oil
    Flour for Dredging
    instructions The next day, remove the shanks from the brine, discarding the liquid. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pour in enough canola oil to completely coat the bottom of the pot. Dredge the shanks in flour, shaking off any excess. In batches, begin browning the shanks, cooking a few minutes on each side. When browned, transfer the shanks to a plate and begin browning the next batch.
  • step 4
    ingredients 3 cups Roughly chopped Celery
    2 cups Roughly chopped Carrots
    3 cups Roughly chopper Spanish Onion
    3 cloves Garlic (smashed)
    Pinch of Salt
    1 Sprig Rosemary
    Small bundle of Thyme
    2 cups White Wine
    2 cups Apple Cider
    4 Quart Chicken Stock
    instructions Pour off all but 2 or 3 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Add the celery, carrot, onion and garlic cloves along with a large pinch of salt. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the rosemary and thyme and cook for another minute. Deglaze the pot with the white wine and reduce by three quarters. Add the apple cider and reduce by half. Add the chicken stock and bring the braising liquid up to a simmer. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • step 5
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    instructions Return the shanks to the pot, cover, and place in the oven until the meat is tender, about 4 to 5 hours. Move the shanks from the braising pot to another pot. Strain the braising liquid into the pot with the shanks and allow to cool. Refrigerate overnight.
  • step 6
    ingredients Shaved Brussels Sprouts (for garnish)
    instructions To serve, reheat the shanks in the liquid. Place the shanks on a platter, spoon over some sauce, and garnish with Shaved Brussels Sprouts.
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