Pork hocks (sometimes called ham hocks) come from the lower portion of a pig’s leg, just above the foot and below the ham. They consist of bone, collagen-rich connective tissue, fat, and some meat.

It's easy to confuse with a ham bone, but they're actually different. Find out why—and what a ham hock can do for your recipes. Getty Images / Shaiith You can order a deli meat ham sandwich at a sub ...

Chef and restaurateur Vivian Howard, star of the Peabody Award-winning PBS series "A Chef's Life" and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook "Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes From My ...

This creamy, dreamy split pea soup is packed with flavorful ham hock to liven your day. | The Institute Of Culinary Education Whether you’re craving comfort or just need a simple meal after a long day ...

The smell of sauerkraut and roasted pork knuckles in my kitchen last week brought me back to my childhood. The aroma was a regular fragrance in my late grandmother’s kitchen, often by my request. It ...

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