Savvy gourmands know that ham hocks provide a depth of flavor that is hard to beat. Alternatively known as pork knuckles, these sections of the leg have connective tissues, bone, skin, fat ...

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 ...

1 ham hock or 450g (1lb) shin of beef * If possible soak the ham hock in cold water over night. Place the pork hock in fresh water and add the carrots, garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt and ...