We were lucky enough that Chef Todd Richards shared this recipe from his cookbook Soul: A Chef's Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes with us. You only need green beans, a ham hock, water, salt, and ...

Ham hocks are quite fatty, and although I love the flavor the fat gives to beans, I usually cook the hocks on their own, then add them to the beans when they are done. Here, the meat is taken off the ...

What is the Difference Between Ham Bone and Hock? How Can I Use a Ham Hock? How To Slow-Cook Ham Hock? Want to know the secret to a savory pot of collard greens or a slow-cooked potato soup? No, it ...

1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the butter and when it is foaming, add the onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 ...

I'm not from the South, but you'd never know it by dining at my table. Catfish, hoppin' John and greens with corn bread are in regular rotation in my kitchen. It's not just because of the earthy, ...

It’s easy to confuse with a ham bone, but they’re actually different. Find out why—and what a ham hock can do for your recipes. You can order a deli meat ham sandwich at a sub shop, and many American ...

In South Louisiana, we normally think of beans as a hearty dish always served on Mondays over rice with a link of smoked sausage. This gumbo variation started out as a perfect solution to making use ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The humble ham hock is a Southern tradition. We use it for seasoning all types of peas and beans, and it just might make its way into a stew as well, but that is about it. The Germans out do our ...

If you've ever ventured into the world of comforting soups or hearty stews, you've probably come across recipes that call for either a ham bone or a ham hock. While these two might sound ...

On a cold, wet day in winter, I like to have something cooking slowly, something that fills the kitchen with fragrant aromas and that promises, come dinnertime, a comforting meal. I also want ...