Step by step

Place the shank in the centre of the potatoes and roast

Tips
Pork shank with potatoes goes well with a lovely, soft red wine, or with a malty beer, which enhances the flavour of the meat. In addition, for the flavourings to penetrate the meat really effectively, make a slight cut along the bottom of the shank before cooking.
Trivia
The shank is a part of the pig that provides really tasty and tender meat, but is not widely appreciated in the Italian culinary tradition. It is widely used in the Nordic countries and Austria. It lends itself to various types of cooking: steaming, boiling or roasting.