What to do with pork hocks?

[Grandma Rose]

Does anyone have recipes for pork hocks besides soup? I have some in the freezer but not sure what to do with, not soup.
Grandma Rose

 

[Kathleen]

I make soup beans, which really are much heartier than a regular soup. Here is my very simple recipe. You can substitute the salt pork for hocks.

 

[Rocklobster]

I make soup beans, which really are much heartier than a regular soup. Here is my very simple recipe. You can substitute the salt pork for hocks.

Nice one. Cassoulet is also a good French bean recipe. My mother used to make it and we would eat the beans and other meats and my father would eat the hocks.

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

Idea 1. Though it's similar to a soup, it isn't soup. It's called New England Boiled Dinner and involves usually ham, or beef, though I've had it made with venison as well, big chunks of potatoes, cabbage leaves, chopped carrot, and onion. Season with salt and pepper.

For your ham hocks, place two ham hocks into a large pan along with two potatoes, cut into four pieces per spud, four carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks, 1/2 head of gree cabbage, with the leaves seperated, 1 onion, quartered, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the ham hocks and take the meat off of the bone. Dice and add back to the boiled dinner.

You can either strain the broth out to be used with other meals, or leave it and serve everything in bowls.

Idea 2. Cut the meat from the ham hocks and dice. Add between layers of scalloped potatoes.

Idea 3. Cut the meat from the ham hock and finely dice. Combine with a mixture of 1/2 lb. melted cheddar cheese 1/2 lb. cream cream cheese. 2 tbs. minced onion and a dash of garlic. Let cool and form into a ball. Roll in slivered almonds. Serve with good crackers.

Idea 4. Cut the meat from the ham hock and mince. Add sweet pickle relish, and Miracle Whip salad dressing. Stir together to make sandwich spread.

5. Remove from the bone, dice, and add to quiche.

That should get you started.

Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

 

[Kathleen]

That sounds great too.

Also, there is red beans and rice. Also, greens! YUM!

 

[Constance]

Cook'em up in a mess of your favorite greens...spinach, collards, etc.

 

[DaveSoMD]

Cook'em up in a mess of your favorite greens...spinach, collards, etc.

Or even green beans. YUM

 

[babetoo]

beans are just the best.

 

[Mama]

If they're smoked, I'd say turnip/mustard/collard greens and pinto beans. Serve 'em up with a big skillet of cornbread. If they're not smoked, I'd cook them with some sauerkraut.

 

[Kathleen]

If they're smoked, I'd say turnip/mustard/collard greens and pinto beans. Serve 'em up with a big skillet of cornbread. If they're not smoked, I'd cook them with some sauerkraut.

Mama, them's good vittles!

 

[Mama]

Thanks Kathleen. Give me a big ol mess o greens with some pinto beans and cornbread and I'm a happy camper.

 

[Zhizara]

Cook'em up in a mess of your favorite greens...spinach, collards, etc.

My favorites are greens or any kind of dried beans. Save the bones for stock, put the meat back in the pot.

 

[CWS4322]

Ham hocks are a natural for sauerkraut.


This recipe is close to how I make this dish:

Choucroute Garnie Sauerkraut and Ham Hock Recipe: Recipes: RecipeTips.com

 

[letscook]

go for the boiled dinner - cabage potatoes carrots onion etc
love in the scallop potatoes too.
I like to boil them up and use for sandwhiches. best tasting
I save the broth from boiling them, freeze it 1/2 cup -put into freezer bags and use it for flavoring soup or lil in cooking veggies.

note on freezing bags: I put in the bags - get all the air out - and then lay flat on a cookie sheet till frozen - they take up less room then plastic containers.

 

[CraigC]

Red beans and rice on Monday of course!

Craig

 

[Kathleen]

Thanks Kathleen. Give me a big ol mess o greens with some pinto beans and cornbread and I'm a happy camper.

My favorites are greens or any kind of dried beans. Save the bones for stock, put the meat back in the pot.

Zhizara and Mama - Great minds think alike. I love that kind of meal!

Red beans and rice on Monday of course!

Craig

Are you related to Aunt Lucy? She always said it was a most proper thing to have!

go for the boiled dinner - cabage potatoes carrots onion etc
love in the scallop potatoes too.
I like to boil them up and use for sandwhiches. best tasting
I save the broth from boiling them, freeze it 1/2 cup -put into freezer bags and use it for flavoring soup or lil in cooking veggies.

note on freezing bags: I put in the bags - get all the air out - and then lay flat on a cookie sheet till frozen - they take up less room then plastic containers.

YUM!

Now I'm so hungry!

 

[CraigC]

Not that I know of, but it is a NOLA tradition I believe.

Craig

 

[Zhizara]

go for the boiled dinner - cabage potatoes carrots onion etc
love in the scallop potatoes too.
I like to boil them up and use for sandwhiches. best tasting
I save the broth from boiling them, freeze it 1/2 cup -put into freezer bags and use it for flavoring soup or lil in cooking veggies.

note on freezing bags: I put in the bags - get all the air out - and then lay flat on a cookie sheet till frozen - they take up less room then plastic containers.

Or put in containers, pop out the next day and put in a bag or several bags. I like to freeze in containers that will hold 2 cups of liquid, perfect for rice.

 

[letscook]

oop that was suppose to say 1 to 2 cups not 1/2 cup guess my brain isn't working with my fingers.
I like the to add ham broth to my red beans and rice or even jambala or paella

 

[Kathleen]

Not that I know of, but it is a NOLA tradition I believe.

Craig

Aunt Lucy married dear Uncle Sheldon who was from NOLA. Hmm. Hmmm!

Or put in containers, pop out the next day and put in a bag or several bags. I like to freeze in containers that will hold 2 cups of liquid, perfect for rice.

I really need a freezer. What a good idea!