Eisbein
dasNounpickled pork knuckle (boiled)
English translations
- 01
pork knuckle
Word details
- German meaning
- Eisbein ist ein Gericht aus gepökeltem und gekochtem Schweinebein, oft mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffeln serviert.
- English meaning
- Eisbein is a dish made from pickled and boiled knuckle of pork, often served with sauerkraut and potatoes.
- Synonym
- Schweinshaxe
- German example
- Zum Mittagessen gab es Eisbein mit Sauerkraut.
- English example
- For lunch, we had Eisbein with sauerkraut.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Eisbein
- Plural Form
- die Eisbeine
Related words
- Schweinshaxe
Pork knuckle
- Nationalgericht
National dish
- Hachse
Hachse is a cut of the leg of pork, beef, or veal, typically with bone and a lot of connective tissue, and is often braised.
Example sentences with “Eisbein”
Eisbein mit Erbspüree ist ein Klassiker. (Boiled pork knuckle with pea puree is a classic.)
Frequently asked questions
How does Eisbein differ from Schweinshaxe?
Eisbein is usually boiled and cured, while Schweinshaxe is roasted. It is neuter (das Eisbein).