Name: Ham Shank Broth Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ham shanks; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups of water; Salt and pepper to taste

Ham Shank Broth Recipe

Kacey Boutin Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Ham Shank Broth

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 ham shanks
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
4 cups of water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, add the ham shanks, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and water.
Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
Remove the ham shanks from the pot and shred the meat. Set aside.
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the broth, discarding the vegetables and bay leaf.
Return the strained broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the shredded ham back into the broth and heat through.
Serve hot and enjoy!