Pressure Cooker Pork Shank with Potatoes

Name: Pressure Cooker Pork Shank with Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) pork shank; 5 waxy potatoes, sliced into rounds; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 ripe tomato, diced; 2 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bay leaf; Fresh thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 27, 2026

A hearty and comforting dish perfect for a satisfying family meal. The pork shank, braised under pressure, becomes incredibly tender and infused with a rich herbed broth. Paired with golden potato rounds, this simple recipe delivers truly impressive flavors.

Prep⏱️ 45 min

Servings👥 2 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

2 servings

2.2 lbs (1 kg) pork shank
5 waxy potatoes, sliced into rounds
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 ripe tomato, diced
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
Fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions

1
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over high heat. Brown the pork shank on all sides until golden.
2
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and dissolve the bouillon cubes.
3
Once the pork is browned, pour in the hot broth, add the diced tomato, crushed garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Season to taste, seal the pressure cooker, and cook under pressure for 30 minutes.
4
Remove the pork shank and place it on a serving dish. Reserve the cooking broth.
5
Add the sliced potatoes to the remaining broth in the cooker and cook for 5 minutes. Arrange them around the pork shank.
6
Pour the cooking broth over the dish and serve immediately, piping hot.