So what is a ham hock, really, and what are the best ham hock recipes to put it to good use? We spoke with Southern chefs to ...

You can buy ham hocks smoked or unsmoked, and while the former will deliver more depth of flavour, either will work for this ...

Add carrot, celery, onion halves, cloves and bay leaves. Add your ham hock in. Bring to the boil. Then turn down and simmer gently for 1½-2 hours. The time will vary depending on the size of the ...

Tasting Table reached out to expert chef Chris Stark to find out the best substitute for bacon when you're making a tasty ...

Put the cabbage into a bowl and add the dressing, toss well to combine then set aside for at least 15 minutes to wilt, preferably up to one hour. Pile onto plates and top with some shredded ham hock.

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a small, lidded, oven-safe casserole, cook ham hock, carrots, onions, celery, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and stock, covered, until ham ...

Hocks can be salty and smoky so I advise soaking overnight in cold water. Keep covered in the refrigerator. The meat on a bacon hock takes longer to become tender, so cook on stove-top for an hour ...

Place the ham hock in a large saucepan or casserole pot and add the carrot, turnip, celery and onion. Cover with water and either place on a stove top and simmer until ham is fork tender or cover ...

Nothing is more cost-effective or delicious as a hearty soup to eat any time of day. A slab of French stick warmed with melted butter finishes it off. If you are super organised, make some cheese ...