Bavarian Beer Hall Pork Shanks

Name: Bavarian Beer Hall Pork Shanks
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 1 cup brown sugar; 2/3 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup pickling spices; 4 dried chiles, such as chiles de árbol, lightly crushed; 4 pork shanks (about 1 1/2-pounds each), scored in a crosshatch pattern (see Note); 3 pounds pure lard; 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally; 1 handful of mixed thyme and rosemary sprigs

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Crispy beer hall pork shanks marinated in apple cider and brined overnight, then cooked in lard for tender perfection. Perfect for cold weather gatherings with friends.

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Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup pickling spices
4 dried chiles, such as chiles de árbol, lightly crushed
4 pork shanks (about 1 1/2-pounds each), scored in a crosshatch pattern (see Note)
3 pounds pure lard
1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
1 handful of mixed thyme and rosemary sprigs