Tasty Tuesday: A Taste of Miltenberg & Wertheim, Germany
Tasty Tuesday – A Taste of Miltenberg & Wertheim, Germany
This week, Tasty Tuesday takes us to Miltenberg & Wertheim, Germany, another charming stop on our March 2027 wine cruise! 🇩🇪 We’re bringing a taste of Franconia home with slow-roasted pork shoulder with a crispy golden crust, paired beautifully with Ketcham Pinot Noir. Rich, comforting and full of Old World flavor—here’s a little taste of what awaits us along the river. 🍷✨
Franconian-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Crispy Crust
Suggested Wine Pairing: Ketcham Pinot Noir
Ingredients:
- 3-4 lb. bone-in pork shoulder, preferably skin-on
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds
- 1 tsp. dried marjoram
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 bay leaf
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. If the pork has skin, score it in a diamond pattern without cutting deeply into the meat.
- Rub the pork with salt, pepper, caraway, marjoram and garlic.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or roasting pan and brown the pork on the meat sides.
- Add onion, carrots and celery around the pork. Pour in the broth and wine and add the bay leaf.
- Place the pork skin-side up and roast uncovered for approximately 2 1/2-3 hours, basting occasionally, until very tender.
- For extra-crispy skin, increase the oven to 425°F for the final 10-15 minutes, watching it closely.
- Remove the pork and let it rest. Strain or blend the roasting vegetables and juices to create a rich gravy.
- Serve with potato dumplings, spaetzle, red cabbage or sauerkraut.
The traditional Franconian preparation uses vegetables and carawy beneath the pork and finishes at higher heat to crips the rind.
🍷 The Perfect Pairing
Pour a glass of Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir alongside this dish. The wine's bright fruit, balanced acidity and elegant character complement the richness of the roasted pork while cutting through the crispy, savory crust.
Cook the destination. Pour the wine. Dream about the journey.
Next stop:
Miltenberg & Wertheim, Germany! 🇩🇪🍷
