Ham Bon Bons

1.5kg pork knuckle

1 star anise

2 bay leaves

2 sliced white onions

1 tbsp black peppercorns

100g brown sugar

100g sweet paprika

50g salt

1 tsp whole grain mustard

1/2 tsp chilli powder

100g chopped gherkins

500ml apple juice (Long Meadow Farm)

For the breadcrumb coating

4 tbsp white flour (plain or gluten free)

1 egg, beaten

100ml whole milk

150g Panko breadcrumbs

Salt and pepper, to taste