How To Make Ham Hock and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious, tender ham hock with perfectly seasoned sweet potatoes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ham hock (approx. 2 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
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Add ham hock and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Remove ham hock and set aside.
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Add onion and garlic to pot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Add sweet potatoes, bay leaves, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir until the sweet potatoes are coated with spices.
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Return ham hock to the pot and pour in chicken broth.
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Bring to a simmer, then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
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Transfer pot to the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours, or until the ham hock is tender and falling off the bone.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 428 kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 107mg
- Sodium : 2087mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugars : 9g
- Protein : 35g
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