Ham Hock

By LLRedd

Ham base for soup, beans or greens.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb Ham Hock

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the ham hock in a 3-quart pot and add cold water until just covered (about 7 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover and gently simmer, turning the hock every 45 minutes, until very tender, 2 1⁄2 to 3 hours (adding more water to keep the hock covered, if necessary); transfer to a bowl, reserving 3 cups broth. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat, discarding any bone, fat and sinew. Break the shredded meat into small pieces.