Name: Braised Ham Hock Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ham hocks; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup red wine; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt

Braised Ham Hock Recipe

Jany Beam Modified: February 18, 2024

How To Make Braised Ham Hock Recipe

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender and succulent ham hock in rich and savory broth.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 ham hocks
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup red wine
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Sear ham hocks until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Remove ham hocks from pot and add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, red wine, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
Return ham hocks to pot and bring to a boil.
Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake for 3 hours or until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.