Pork hocks (sometimes called ham hocks) come from the lower portion of a pig’s leg, just above the foot and below the ham. They consist of bone, collagen-rich connective tissue, fat, and some meat.

1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the butter and when it is foaming, add the onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 ...

Ham hocks come in both smoked and unsmoked form. That may not seem like much of a difference, but this is why you'd want to ...

It’s easy to confuse with a ham bone, but they’re actually different. Find out why—and what a ham hock can do for your recipes. You can order a deli meat ham sandwich at a sub shop, and many American ...

Paul Newman loved a simple lima bean recipe made with smoked ham hocks. The dish uses just three ingredients and is ideal for large holiday gatherings. Cook lima beans thoroughly to avoid the natural ...

Shrimp and grits is one of my all-time favourite dishes, and this version is both comforting and refined. You start by cooking the grits until soft and velvety — adding butter and cheddar at the end ...

In this country the pork, or ham hock, was historically considered a castoff in fine kitchens, and was one of the cuts offered to the servants and slaves, or simply discarded as trash. It is only now ...