Smoked Pork Shank with Beans 🐖 Rustic, rich, and super tasty
The smoked pork shank with beans is a rich, hearty dish with a strong flavor, typical of traditional cuisine. A perfect recipe for colder seasons, ideal to bring to the table when you desire a warm, comforting dish that smells like home. The long boiling makes the shank very tender, while the beans absorb all the smoky flavor, creating an irresistible combination.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 3/4
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- pork shank (Smoked)
- canned borlotti beans
- onion
- garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- tomato sauce
- salt
- spices (As desired)
Tools
Large pot
Pan or large saucepan
Knife
Wooden spoon
Steps
For the preparation of Smoked Pork Shank with Beans watch the video HERE.
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Place the smoked shank in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 2–3 hours, until the meat is tender. Drain and set aside. In a saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden. Add the tomato sauce, beans, and a little water.
Stir and let cook for about 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the smoked shank to the sauce, stir gently, and allow the flavors to blend and the liquids to evaporate for a few minutes. Season with pepper or spices as desired, and the dish is ready to serve.
Enjoy your meal!
storage & tips:
🍝 Serving Tips
Serve it hot with rustic bread or croutons
Also great served with polenta.
Perfect as a hearty main dish 💡 Variations
Without tomato: eliminate the tomato sauce and use only broth or water
More aromatic: add bay leaf or rosemary
Spicy: a pinch of chili during cooking
❄️ Storage
The smoked shank with beans keeps in the refrigerator for 2–3 days, in an airtight container.
Reheat slowly in a pot or microwave before serving.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use dried beans?
Yes, but they need to be soaked and boiled before use.
Should the shank be salted?
Usually not, because it is already smoked and flavorful. Taste before adding salt.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes, it’s even better the next day as the flavors blend more.
⭐ Why remake this recipe
It is rich and hearty
Perfect for family meals
Easy, with simple ingredients
Intense and enveloping flavor
