WhateverYouWant
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So the solution is to treat it as two separate processes. First, make the stock, then make soup. I think Fiona is saying the same thing but most of the recipes I see online don't do that.
Store bought smoked pork hocks or ham hocks have virtually no meat but will provide flavor.
Am I the only one who makes ham stock first and then finishes the soup the next day?
1 Lb smoked pork necks or ham hocks
1 cup diced onion
2 quarts water
put into pan big enough, bring to boil, lower heat cover and simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bones. Reserve liquid, allow the meat to cool and chop. Set aside.
Reserved liquid plus enough water to bring it up to 2 quarts.
2 TBS olive oil (liquid fat of your choice)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 Lb split peas
In large pot saute onion, celery and carrot in olive oil until translucent, add in reserved liquid and peas. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer (no lid) until peas are soft. Add in chopped meat. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 4 hearty servings.
Am I the only one who makes ham stock first and then finishes the soup the next day?
Am I the only one who makes ham stock first and then finishes the soup the next day?
I roast all my stock in the oven low and slow overnight. And yes, it is a 2-day process.If I'm going to slowly simmer the stock for several hours, then cool to remove the fat, it almost has to be a two-day process.
I seem to be more sensitive to this issue than most here, but if you want to control the calories of a finished dish made with ham hocks, you really want to prevent boiling and the emulsification of fat that goes with it.
Since I am Keto, I need the fat. I've lost 30 pounds since this time last year.
There are different ways to lose weight. It's all about find what is comfortable for you. I am doing intermittent fasting. I don't restrict fat or carbs. I have lost 10 kg (22 lbs) since July. It seems to be helping with stiffness and I seem to be losing visceral fat. I started doing it for the health benefits. The weight loss is a welcome bonus.