Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlyoverSmoked Ham Hock Recipe

Smoked Ham Hock Recipe

Inspired by Flyover
Time3h
Serves6

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. 1

    Prepare Vegetables

    Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Assemble Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients including the smoked ham hock, prepared vegetables, bay leaves, black peppercorns, water, and seasonings.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients in Pot

    In a large stockpot, add the smoked ham hock, chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and water.

  2. 4

    Bring to a Boil

    Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 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.

  4. 6

    Season the Broth

    After cooking, taste the broth and add salt and red pepper flakes to your preference.

  5. 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.

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