Pickled Ham Hocks Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you a Pickled Ham Hocks Recipe that is super tasty. If you want some extra flavour in your ham, these hocks are perfect. Think of them as delicious, tangy pals for your meals.
Ingredients
- 2 gallons Water
- 1 lb Pickling salt
- 1 teaspoon Saltpeter
- 10 Fresh Ham hocks (cut in half crosswise)
- 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
- 1 Carrot (chopped-no need to peel)
- 1 Medium yellow onion
- 2 Bay leaves
- 8 Whole allspice
- 8 Black peppercorns
Instructions
- Marinate hocks in the corning solution in the fridge for 10 days.
- Place a heavy plate on top to keep them submerged.
- Daily checks ensure all hocks are under the solution.
- After 10 days, drain and discard the liquid.
- Rinse hocks and place in a large pot.
- Add: 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 carrot (no need to peel), 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and chopped), 2 bay leaves, 8 whole allspice, and 8 black peppercorns.
- Cover with fresh water, barely covering the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 2.5 hours.
- Add more water if necessary.
- When hocks are tender, remove and serve over sauerkraut if desired.
Notes
- Put hocks in a pot with veggies and broth for a tasty stew.
- Slow-cook hocks with greens for a Southern treat.
- Make a flavorful bean soup with these hocks.