Gammon Hock Recipes

2 ham and white bean soup ham and white bean soup is another classic recipe that ll transport you back to your childhood it s a wonderful belly warming soup that s perfect for winter the beans and other veggies provide plenty of fresh flavors while the ham hocks add a salty heartiness that s incredibly filling

Southern style green beans you only need green beans a ham hock water salt and pepper to get green beans just like mama made let your slow cooker do all the magic here get the recipe instant pot red beans and rice make this louisiana classic with the help of your instant pot and a meaty smoked ham hock

Cover pot and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until desired tenderness is achieved to know if it s tender enough check if the meat already starts falling off the bone once cooked drain the ham hock and allow it to cool down briefly drain the liquid and discard the rest season the liquid to taste with salt and pepper

For something a bit more left field try jeremy pang 39 s incredible slow braised ham hock in yellow bean sauce recipe a traditional winter dish in hong kong there 39 s plenty more inspiration on offer in our full collection of ham hock courtesy of top british chefs like nathan outlaw william drabble and colin mcgurran

Ham hock is a cheap cut of meat and so versatile our ham hock recipes include fritters pies salads and casseroles or make your own ham hock terrine take your pie game to the next level with this smoked ham pie recipe tender ham hock leeks golden pastry and creamy sauce pie perfection learn

1 tbsp whole peppercorns step 1 place the gammon hock into a large deep saucepan and fill with enough water to cover bring to the boil on the hob and then discard the water and rinse both the pan and the gammon hock step 2 return the gammon hock to the pan pour in the cider and then top up with more water until the joint is covered again

Rinse the ham hocks under cool water then add them to the broth bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover cook at a low simmer for about an hour until the meat is starting to come off the bones a little while the hocks simmer wash then chop up the carrot and potato

This recipe uses a basic salt sugar and water brine that will infuse your ham hocks with a nice balance of flavor while helping to retain moisture during smoking bring 4 cups water to a boil in a pot in the same pot add 1 4 cup kosher salt and 1 4 cup sugar to the boiling water stir until completely dissolved

Method 1 soak the hock in cold water for 2 hours peel and quarter the carrot peel and halve the onion crush the garlic cloves with the back of a knife 2 drain and rinse the gammon hock place in a large stock pot with the carrot onion garlic juniper peppercorns and nutmeg and pour over enough cold water to cover it

Rinse and dry after 1 week rinse the brine off the ham hocks and pat them dry place them back in the fridge uncovered to air dry overnight or for up to 24 hours smoke place the ham hocks directly on the grill in your smoker set to 200 f 93 c for 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 150 f 66 c

Cover the hocks with plastic wrap refrigerate for 3 hours preheat your smoker to 350 degrees pour beer into spray bottle once smoker has heated place ham hocks in the smoker on the side closest to the fire box smoke hocks for 1 hour and 30 minutes spray the hocks with beer every 30 minutes

Instructions preheat oven to 450 f generously season the ham hock s with seat salt and freshly ground black pepper place the onion slices and the garlic cloves on the bottom of a braising dish or roasting pan place the ham hock s on top of them and drizzle a little olive oil over all of it pour the beef stock in the dish

Remove the center piece on the blender 39 s lid to allow steam to escape secure lid on the blender and cover opening with a towel process until smooth return pureed potato soup to the slow cooker add ham once ham hocks are cool enough to handle remove all meat and chop discard fat and bone add meat to soup and stir to combine

Step 1 place the hock into the slow cooker step 2 add all the ingredients into the pot and then fill the pot with the cola until the joints are covered step 3 switch to low on the slow cooker for approximately 4 hours or place in the oven on a low heat for around 3 5 hours when cooked correctly take two forks and the meat will flake apart

Go to recipe 5 ham with collard greens in the recipe collard greens are combined with ham hock a portion of pork that gives the greens a smoky flavor and a small amount of meat simply boil some water add the ham hock and simmer for around one hour prior to adding the collard greens to the dish

Add water to a pot big enough to fully fit the hocks bring it to a boil then add 2 tsp of salt onions black peppercorns bay leaves and juniper berries lower the temperature so that it doesn 39 t simmer but still remains hot then fully submerge the ham hocks into the water cook for 1 5 hours

5 collard greens and ham hock the recipe combines collard greens with ham hock a cut of pork that provides a smokey flavor to the collard greens and adds a little bit of meat to the dish to prepare simply add the ham hock to boiling water and let simmer for about an hour before adding the collard greens

How to cook ham hocks step by step bring water in a big pot to a boil add salt onions peppercorns bay leaves and juniper berries then submerge the pork hock in the water and let simmer at a low temperature for 90 minutes photo 2 after 90 minutes use tongs to remove the pork knuckle from the water and use a sharp knife to incise

Place the pot over medium high heat and bring the water to a boil once the water reaches boiling point reduce the heat to low and let the ham hock simmer gently for about 2 to 2 ½ hours while the ham hock is simmering make sure to skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface after the 2 ½ hours mark carefully remove the

Step 1 peel and cut the potatoes into even medium sized chunks put in a large pan filled with cold salted water bring to the boil and cook for 10 15 mins until a knife can be inserted into the potatoes easily step 2 meanwhile melt the butter in a large sauté pan over a medium heat add the garlic cabbage spring onions and some seasoning

Ham hock terrine with piccalilli a really good terrine is a wonderful thing and although it takes a little effort it 39 s absolutely worth it make this one up to 2 3 days ahead and keep chilled ask the butcher if the hocks need overnight soaking use a good bought piccalilli to serve alongside

Step 1 put the ham hocks in a large pan with the stock ingredients cover with cold water set pan over a high heat and bring to the boil reduce heat to a simmer cook for 2 and a half to 3 hrs or until the meat falls from the bone leave to cool in the pan

Directions place the smoked ham hock and all the seasonings in a medium size pot and cover with water bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer cover and let simmer until the hock is tender and warmed throughout about 1 hour remove the ham hock from the water pat dry and serve warm with boiled potatoes sauerkraut and german mustard

Add hock to pan and cover with stock stir in bay leaves thyme and split peas bring to boil on high reduce heat to low simmer skimming surface as necessary for 1 1 1 2 hours or until meat is falling off bone remove hock from soup and cool slightly shred meat and reserve for soup discard bone

Mix in the pork belly spices and herbs and cook for a minute or so pour in the broth and add the peas and ham hocks cancel saute mode then secure the lid on the pressure cooker cook on the high setting for 30 minutes followed by a 15 minute natural release take out the ham hocks