This easy Italian oven roasted pork shank recipe is perfect for introducing toddlers to the world of delicious Italian cuisine! Known as stinco di maiale al forno, this dish is simply seasoned with salt and pepper and baked until it’s juicy and tender. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad – your little one will love it! With just a few simple steps, this recipe is sure to become a new favourite in your toddler’s meal rotation.

General Information

• Servings: 3-4
• Keywords: pork, roast, oven
• Calories: 584 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 0 g
• Fats: 42 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Kg pork shank
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 onions
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons rosemary, minced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. “Hey kids, let’s see if you can figure out how to mince the garlic and herbs. Ready, set, mince!”
3. Peel 2 onions, 2 carrots and 2 celery stalks and cut into small pieces.
4. Rub the shank with the minced garlic and herbs and season with olive oil.
5. Place the shank in an oven proof pan, along with the vegetable pieces.
6. “Let’s give it a kiss with a bit of olive oil!”
7. Bake for an hour, turning the shank every 15 minutes.
8. “All it needs now is a hug in the oven!”
9. Remove the shank from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Recommended Sides

• Mashed potatoes
• Steamed vegetables
• Roasted potatoes
• Bread slices

“Bon Appetit! Don’t forget to cut the shank into pieces your kids can enjoy because porking around the dinner table is never a good idea.”