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Tallow-Basted Pork Shank Air Fryer Recipe

This carnivore diet air fryer recipe delivers crispy, flavorful pork shank basted in rich tallow, making it an ideal high-protein, zero-carb meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart sir fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork shank cut into large chunks
  • 3 tbsp tallow
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Season the pork shank: Coat the pork shank chunks with 2 tbsp of melted tallow and season with salt.
  • Cook the pork shank: Place the pork shank in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the outside is crispy and golden brown.
  • Baste with tallow: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the pork shank with the remaining 1 tbsp of tallow for extra flavor.
  • Rest and serve: Let the pork shank rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Garlic Tallow Pork Shank: Mix minced garlic into the melted tallow before basting for an aromatic kick.
  • Cheesy Pork Shank: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pork shank in the last 2 minutes of cooking for a crispy, cheesy topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalProtein: 50gFat: 45g
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