OT - Pork Shank Inspiration

thegooddocta

Went to my favorite German restaurant tonight with the extended fam, and had an awesome meal. I got Schweinshaxe with mashed potatoes and cabbage (and washed it all down with some Franziskaner). Man was it good. I realized though that it's a nice inexpensive piece of meat that would be even better on the egg! German cooking here I come.

For anyone that's a German food fan, Mountain Brauhaus outside of New Paltz, NY is great - authentic, huge menu, great beer list, and super friendly staff. I just wish it wasn't so far from where I live now!

Sardonicus

When you factor in the "inspiration" factor, I'm not so sure that this is "off topic".

That's worth a whirl, IMO.  I'm inspired.

(I admire your chutzpah. 

I don't think I'd ever take a plate pic in a restaurant. )

theyolksonyou

Ok, cook that and report back. My dad is a big German food fan(stationed in W. Berlin). We can't get anything close here and I would love to cook something for him. 

Mickey

If I left now I could be there in 4 days. 

Cookinbob

I love pork shank, tried to braise one on my own. Epic fail. anybody got a recipe?  I cured and smoked another one and used it for soup. It was excellent.

Mama Roneck

+1 on mountain brauhaus if any of you get to the catskills!  great food and decor too.  they do a mean schnitzel there.

Little Steven

My friend Beli from Mexico does pork shank on the egg all the time.

thegooddocta

Thanks all - I will definitely cooke one and report back. Would love to see one of Beli's cooks too!