Recipes using ham hocks

Ham hock...what the hock is that? It's the secret ingredient used for infusing flavor into soups, stocks, bean dishes and more.

These ham hock recipes are big on flavor but low on effort. If you're looking for old-fashioned Southern flavor, try one of these timeless recipes.

Tasty red beans and rice with ham hocks is the best way to cook this New Orleans favorite. I like to cook in the pressure cooker, but this recipe can be cooked any way you wish. Smoky red beans and rice cooked with ham hocks is heaven on a plate.

You might think these ham hock recipes are all full of Southern charm, but did you know we Northerners know our way around a hock too? Let me show you!

Hearty White Bean and Ham Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic. When the weather turns cold, and all you want to do is stay cozy and warm, the best thing to do is […]

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Transport yourself to Havana with each spoonful of this one-pot Classic Cuban Soup. Using ham hocks and salt pork (optional), white beans are infused with smoky flavors that complement their creamy texture. You can customize it with your protein of choice and add bacon for that signature smoky flavor! This soup can be cooked ahead of time since it tastes better the next day!

This is the Best Navy Bean Soup! Navy Bean and Ham Soup made with canned beans, ham hocks, carrots, celery, dried rosemary and thyme, and a little bacon for flavor.

This hearty and flavorful white bean and ham hock soup might be the simplest comfort meal you can make.

Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup is one of those awesome homemade soups we love when the weather turns cold. Serve it with buttered crusty bread & enjoy!