Pork knuckle in foil baked in the oven

6 servings
3 hours

How to bake a pork knuckle in foil in the oven? Prepare the necessary products. Take a knuckle not very large, about 1 kg, otherwise it will take a very long time to bake it. Use natural fermentation soy sauce. Mustard can be absolutely any, and we replace fresh garlic with garlic powder. Turn on the oven 180 degrees beforehand.

Dissolve the mustard in the soy sauce, stir well so that there are no lumps. The knuckle marinade is ready.

Wash the knuckle, dry it. With a sharp knife, make some deep cuts in the skin. This procedure will help prevent skin tightening.

Peel and cut the garlic into plates.

Insert the garlic plates into the slots.

I do not recommend salting the knuckle, soy sauce is already salty enough. Brush the knuckle generously with marinade on all sides - this can be done in a separate dish or immediately in a heat-resistant baking dish, having previously covered it with a large piece of foil. Leave to marinate for 20-30 minutes.

Place laurel leaves on top. You can also add your favorite seasonings and spices, as well as peppercorns or a slice of lemon.

Wrap the foil tightly. Make a few punctures in it with a toothpick to let the steam go out.

Bake a knuckle weighing 1 kg for about 1. 5 hours at 180 degrees. Bake a knuckle of greater weight, respectively, longer. To obtain a ruddy crust, expand the foil approximately 20 minutes before the end of baking. Serve immediately while the knuckle is hot. Enjoy your meal!