Smoked Ham Hock Recipe
Make Smoked Ham Hock Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Vegetables
Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Assemble Ingredients
Gather all ingredients including the smoked ham hock, prepared vegetables, bay leaves, black peppercorns, water, and seasonings.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Bring to a Boil
Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, until the ham hock is tender and the meat can be easily pulled away from the bone.
- 6
Season the Broth
After cooking, taste the broth and add salt and red pepper flakes to your preference.
- 7
Serve
Remove the ham hock from the pot, let it cool slightly, and then shred the meat. Serve the shredded meat with broth and vegetables.