Delicious, easy roasted Pork shanks, make for an effortless, tasty main course on Christmas day! Also great for Boxing Day leftover sandwiches! This is a new trend on Christmas in Greece, but it is gaining a lot of popularity!
Ingredients
2 large whole but trimmed pork shanks
4 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
4 red peppers
1 glass of red wine
2 garlic heads
1 large onion
3 oranges
1/2 cup Gaea Kalamata Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Time Needed
3 Hours
Servings
6
Method
Line a large and deep roasting tray with baking paper and add the shanks in
Cut the garlic heads Vertically in half roughly rub over the shanks and drop in the tray
Smear the shanks with the mustard and salt and pepper well, giving the shanks a good 5 minute massage! Show the love!
Squeeze the oranges into the roasting tray and drop the squeezed halves in as well.
Peel the onion and cut in quarters and drop them also in the tray.
Cut the red peppers in half, de-seed and drop into the tray.
Finally add the red wine
Give everything a final mix and cover with foil
Place in a preheated oven at 32 °F for 2 hours
Increase the heat to 350° F for a further 40 mins
Remove the foil and increase the heat to 390 °F for a further 20 mins
Remove from the oven and cover tightly with the foil for at least 10 minutes before serving!
Tip
You can also leave it at 320 °F for 5 hours and only increase heat at 390 °F 20 minutes before serving!
