Roast Krško polje pork shank
- a medium-sized shank of Krško polje pig
- thyme and other herbs to taste
- salt
- pepper
- pork fat
1. The day before, score the skin of the shank in a crosshatch pattern, rub in it the herbs, salt and pepper.
2. Dab it with pork fat and let it rest overnight in a cool place.
3. Place the shank in the baking tray, add water and pork fat.
4. Roast for at least an hour at 180°C, baste with its own juices several times.
5. The pork shank will be done when the fat is all rendered and its skin crispy.