Raw hocks have pale, off-white skin and deep reddish-pink muscle. Smoked ham hocks appear fully cooked, with the meat taking on a rust-colored appearance. All parts of the hock are edible except ...

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 ...

I’m saving the whole ham for Christmas proper, bacon hocks are the main feature for this mid-winter feast, matched with an orange chutney and bread sauce. This will be accompanied by all the ...