Stewed Pork Shank Slices

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shank, sliced (or buy more, 1 kg or buy more)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons sago (30 ml)
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 potatoes, chopped in large chunks
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or use fresh garlic)
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper, coarse

Garnish

• lemon zest
• handful chopped parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the slices of pork shank well under a running tap.

2. 2

   Put in a pot with the water and vinegar, bring to a boil, turn heat down, put lid on and simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours until meat is fork-tender but not yet falling apart.

3. 3

   Add the sago, onion, potato, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir through well, bring back to boil, then simmer with lid on for another 1/2 hour. The meat should now be falling off the bone and everything should be cooked through. The sago should be translucent and have thickened the sauce,.

4. 4

   Remove to a serving dish, and sprinkle over the lemon zest and parsley. Serve with rice, vegetables and salad,.