When using ham for flavorful soups or stews, you may be wondering if it's better to use the bone or the hock. Here's the difference, and when to use each.

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. You can order a deli meat ham sandwich at a sub shop, and many ...

Smoked ham hocks can be found in the meat department of most grocery stores, often sold in pairs. For this recipe, you'll need three of them, so you may have one left over.

Add the ham bone/ham hock and diced ham, stirring until starting to brown. Add drained peas, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, the 12 cups of water, bay leaves and thyme.

Pork shank is a cut of meat from the foreleg of the pig, just below the shoulder. A pork shank may also include a portion of the knuckle (ankle) or hock meat at the lower end.