Schweinehaxen (ham Shanks)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ham shanks
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 juniper berries
- 1 bay leaf
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
Instructions
Put ham shanks in a pot and cover with 3 cups of water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, berries, bay leaf, pepper to taste and onion. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 2 1/2 hours.
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