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.

Smoked ham hocks have a distinct flavor that makes them popular in Southern and German dishes. If you want to know how to cook smoked pork hocks in the oven or on the stove, we've got the scoop on how ...

Black-eyed pea soup with corn bread. I’d never had smoked pork jowl until I’d ordered what I thought was pork hocks from Third Way Farm, a local Maryland farm, and got jowl instead. I didn’t realize ...

"I love making this lentil soup when the weather begins to cool," says 2017 Food & Wine Best New Chef Nina Compton, chef-owner of New Orleans hot spot Compère Lapin. "The ham hock aroma hangs around ...

This elaborate dish is perfect for celebratory occasions like St. Patrick’s Day. It has a lot of components, each with their own distinct flavor inspired by traditional Irish dishes, but it’s well ...

1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the butter and when it is foaming, add the onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 ...