Hock

Meat

Hock

Pork hock is the joint between shin and foot—skin-on, bone-in, collagen-rich—smoked or fresh. It flavours beans, greens, and soups, or stars as a braised main when meaty enough. German Eisbein and American ham hocks share this anatomy. Simmer long until skin softens; smoke first for depth. Serve with mustard and bread or strip meat into pots. The bone is non-negotiable for flavour. Plan hours, not minutes. Chill cooking liquid to lift fat if a cleaner broth is wanted.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoastedSmoked

Traits

Butcher CutCollagenCulinary PartHockSmoky AffinityVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 200

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.16 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.86 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
  • Cholesterol 73.2 mg
  • Sodium 61.9 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.9 g
  • Water 60.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Hock of Pork: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Central European boiled-pork culture made the hock a tavern centrepiece.

American South kitchens kept smoked hocks as the seasoner for beans and greens.

Gastropubs plated sticky hocks for diners seeking gelatinous, old-world texture.

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