Foil-wrapped knuckle baked in the oven

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   Prepare all the necessary products. Take the knuckle is not very large, approximately about 1 kg, otherwise it will take a very long time to bake it. Pay special attention to the choice of soy sauce. Now there are a lot of cheap samples of soy sauce in stores - I do not advise using them. Use natural fermented soy sauce. Mustard can be absolutely any, and we replace fresh garlic with garlic powder.

2. Step 2:

   

   Dissolve mustard in soy sauce, stir well so that there are no lumps. The marinade for the knuckle is ready.

3. Step 3:

   

   Wash the knuckle, dry it. With a sharp knife, make several deep incisions in the skin. This procedure will help prevent skin tightening.

4. Step 4:

   

   Peel the garlic and cut into plates.

5. Step 5:

   

   Insert the garlic plates into the slots.

7. Step 6:

   

   I do not recommend salting the knuckle, soy sauce is already salty enough. Liberally lubricate the knuckle with marinade from all sides - this can be done in a separate dish or immediately in a heat-resistant baking dish, having previously covered it with a large piece of foil. Leave to marinate for 20-30 minutes.

8. Step 7:

   

   Put bay leaves on top. You can also add your favorite seasonings and spices, as well as peppers or a slice of lemon.

9. Step 8:

   

   Wrap the foil tightly. Make a few punctures in it with a toothpick so that steam comes out.

10. Step 9:

    

    Preheat the oven to 180 degrees in advance. Bake a 1 kg knuckle for about 1.5 hours. More weight, respectively, more time. To get a golden crust, unwrap the foil about 20 minutes before the end of baking. Serve immediately while the knuckle is hot. Bon appetit!