Pork Hock
A hearty and flavorful dish, braised pork hock is slow-cooked until the meat is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
- Bay leaves - 2
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Pork hock - 2 pieces
Let's Get Started
- Season the pork hocks with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pork hocks and brown on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Return the pork hocks to the pot. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Sugar: 3g