Ham Hocks

[Connemmara]

Forgive me if I am repeating myself - bought these in Sainsburys their own brand - boil them - they truly taste of HAM!!!

[vakayu]

They make absolutely lovely lentil soup.

[piggynose]

i bought some from aldi here in madrid the other day, very nice!!!

[vakayu]

Hi piggynose,pardon my ignorance but what is the usual method of cooking it in Madrid?

[quinie]

I always buy them from the local butcher but I'll try Sainsburys' next time.

[Clanad]

We buy them smoked here in the U.S. They're great for adding good flavor to white beans (we use Navy beans) served over cornbread with a side of freshly sliced Vidalia onions... especially in mid-winter... great southern comfort food!

Hint: Like any good southern food, it must be cooked in a cast iron pot. Ours is a hand-me-down over 125 years old.

[vakayu]

Hi clanad smoked is the one I always buy has more taste,I do envy your pot by the way,my granny had a brilliant one but no one thought to keep it :0(

[B00]

I roast 'em

[Connemmara]

Buy them frozen - recipe says to micro or roast I took a chance and boiled them for half hour - try it. going to bed - night all - am having round the sites. C

[Connemmara]

sorry clanad - didn't read your post re slow cooking - this is what I mean - these ham hocks are already slow-cooked. good luck!!!