Pork Shank Soup
Ivan Manchev's recipe. Difficulty 3/5. Preparation time 2 h + 30 min. Serves 5-6. Drink pairing: beer.
Ingredients
| 1 | pork shank (approx. 1.2 kg) |
| 1 | carrot |
| 1 | onion |
| 2 с.л. | flour |
| 75 г | butter |
| 1 ч.л. | red pepper (paprika) |
| — | salt and black pepper |
| 3 л | water |
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 30 мл | vinegar |
Instructions
Season the pork shank with salt and black pepper and place it in a deep pot. Cover it with cold water (about 3 L) so that it is submerged and add 25 g butter.
After the water comes to a boil, remove the foam that forms on the surface. Add the onion and carrot, cut coarsely. Leave to boil over low heat for about an hour and a half to two hours.
When the shank is completely done, take it out, debone it and tear it into large pieces. Strain the broth, then return it to the stove together with the deboned meat. Add [the garlic and vinegar] and wait for it to come to a boil.
Meanwhile heat the remaining butter and in it fry the flour and the red pepper (paprika), stirring constantly, so that a smooth mixture forms. Thin the finished roux with a little broth from the soup and add everything to the pot.