by Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat
Member since:
August 17, 2007

Sunday Dinner at Sassy's House ~ Schwein ~ recipe with photos!

March 20, 2011 04:27 PM UTC (Updated: March 20, 2011 04:31 PM UTC)
views: 0 | 10 people recommend this | comments: 44

Sassy never made pork hocks before today.  Oh, wow, she did not know what she was missing.  Forget pork roast, forget pork chops, forget ham, almost forget bacon ... pork hocks ... the new Schweinefleisch for me!

Very easy to make and did I mention that it is delicious?  I cooked up some butternut squash and made creamed potatoes to go with my pork hocks today.  Next time, I will boil the hocks, and then roast them awhile to crisp the skin, and cook some noodles instead of potatoes.

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d373/d861/d746/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

The tomato and garlic are optional.  I used the tomato because it was needing to be used for something soon.  The garlic gave the pot of hocks and vegetables a nice flavor.

Sassy's Pork Hocks Recipe

4 pork hocks
6 carrots, scraped and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
salt and pepper to taste, I used very little salt and about 25 twists of a peppercorn grinder

In large skillet, brown pork hocks on both ends.  Place hocks in 5 or 6 quart kettle.  Top with vegetables and enough water to cover all.  Season with salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  Done!

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d375/d861/d746/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

=^o^=

Comments: 44

Alex in Wonderland Mar 20, 2011, 4:32pm UTC
What exactly is a hock? I'm such a meat weirdo.
Vivian P. Mar 20, 2011, 4:39pm UTC
hunk of leg
flit . Mar 20, 2011, 4:40pm UTC
like an ankle, sort'a.... from the lower part of pork leg....

I haven't had them for 20 years or so ... used to make them though. Not very nice to look at, really ... but very tender and tasty meat.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 20, 2011, 4:40pm UTC
Hi Alex!
A pork hock is a section of a pig's leg: the leg bone with surrounding flesh and skin. You can also buy smoked pork hocks. I haven't tried those yet.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 20, 2011, 4:42pm UTC
You've GOT to try the smoked ones. They are what we use for flavoring collard greens.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 20, 2011, 4:43pm UTC
collard greens?!! OMG! I have never eaten those. They sound terrible!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 20, 2011, 4:51pm UTC
They rock! You like cooked spinach right? You would like greens.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:23pm UTC
I've never cooked spinach. I've bought frozen a couple of times. ick!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 20, 2011, 4:41pm UTC
Looks awesome!

My dad loves the hock and will get the meat right off the bone.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 20, 2011, 4:42pm UTC
And you know you will NEVER forget about bacon!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 20, 2011, 4:44pm UTC
ROFLMAO! You are right. BACON FOREVER!! ;o)
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 20, 2011, 4:51pm UTC
*high fives*
Tory H. Mar 20, 2011, 11:33pm UTC
Bacon? More like YAY-con!

teehee ;)
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 21, 2011, 10:47am UTC
LOL Tory!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:24pm UTC
BACON! YAY-CON! YAY FOR BACON!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 21, 2011, 6:25pm UTC
Yer crazy.

(Crazy about bacon).
JoAnn C. Mar 20, 2011, 4:52pm UTC
that looks really good
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:24pm UTC
Thank you!
Janet "Jax" B. Mar 20, 2011, 4:56pm UTC
I already missed dinner???? Oh, I'm bummed.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:25pm UTC
There were leftovers, but I ate them for lunch today. I might make cow tongue next Sunday. ;o)
Chris E. Mar 20, 2011, 5:12pm UTC
"Almost forget bacon" Wow they must be good. lol

I have never had them before myself.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:25pm UTC
If you like pork roast, you'd like these, if you can get past the yucky looking skin.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 20, 2011, 5:44pm UTC
I've never used them for anything but soup, thanks for the new idea.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:26pm UTC
I'll have to try making some soup with them. They sure were cheap enough on sale, 89 cents a pound
Karen M. Mar 20, 2011, 6:08pm UTC
I have never eaten Pork Hocks!! Looks like a good dinner.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:26pm UTC
It was!
RedBird. B. Mar 20, 2011, 7:04pm UTC
Sassy Cat, Your Meal looks Wonderful! I bet it was enjoyed!
Terrific pictures.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:26pm UTC
Yes, I did, thank you!
Cindy B. Mar 20, 2011, 7:41pm UTC
Only think I have ever used them for was bean soup, I may try this. =)
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:27pm UTC
That is a great idea! thanks!
Robin G. Mar 20, 2011, 9:17pm UTC
Ahem.

I had to make sure she didn't FORGET about bacon.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:27pm UTC
I won't! ;o)
Angela M. Mar 20, 2011, 11:27pm UTC
I love to have the smoked ones in brown beans Ive never tried them like this looks yummy
Angela M. Mar 20, 2011, 11:29pm UTC
oh an collard greens are awesome with bacon in them
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:29pm UTC
Thanks! What are brown beans? Baked beans out of a can?
Tory H. Mar 20, 2011, 11:33pm UTC
Interesting! I've never had them.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 12:19am UTC
Interesting!

The classic comment for when a person is really thinking "OMG! Seriously?! No!"
Tory H. Mar 21, 2011, 9:52am UTC
Well, the skin part looks less than appetizing, but I would try them!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 21, 2011, 5:29pm UTC
*smack*smack* It was a lot better than raw fish! ;op
H M Mar 23, 2011, 10:02am UTC
*Turns somewhat pale* I think I'll leave these for you. I'll stick to other things... such as nice, yummy sushi. :-)
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Mar 23, 2011, 3:47pm UTC
Do not eat raw fish!! Save a fish ... eat pork or beef or chicken!
Tina Coruth Mar 24, 2011, 2:08pm UTC
Almost as good as bacon? Coming from you that is high praise, indeed! :-)
Diane Huizenga Mar 25, 2011, 11:29am UTC
I will have to try this thanks

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