Or roast the meat on the bone, slice it off, and use the pork for dumpling filling, he suggests. No matter what ham hock recipe you choose, aim for a low and slow strategy. The meat tends to be ...

Well I have to give big ups to my kiwi chef mentor Al Brown for this recipe. Cooking for myself can be a challenge when you want to do a roast. Pork hocks are perfect for the singletons!

I’m saving the whole ham for Christmas proper, bacon hocks are the main feature for ... brussels sprouts, honey roast parsnips, gravy, Christmas crackers, paper hats and very bad jokes.

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

Place the ham hock in a pot and cover with cold water. Add the onion and celery and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 3 hours or until the ham is tender. Remove ham from stock and set aside.