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Eisbein - German pork knuckle

Eisbein is a traditional dish made from pork knuckle. In northern Germany it is boiled, while in the south in Bavaria it is roasted, creating Schweinshaxe with crispy crackling.

It is served with sauerkraut, potato dumplings or mashed potatoes and mustard. It is a signature dish of Bavarian beer halls and Oktoberfest.

Eisbein - German pork knuckle
  • The Bavarian roasted version is called Schweinshaxe
  • The northern version is boiled while the southern is roasted crispy
  • The name supposedly comes from ice skates made from pig bones
  • It is a signature dish of Bavarian beer halls and Oktoberfest
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