At many small farms and backyard pig pens, November is hog-killing season. My husband and I get our pork from a friend; a group of us gets together each fall to slaughter, butcher and package animals.

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 ...

This was a viewer request from a while ago for an easy lentil soup recipe. The key ingredient for my version is the smoked, and amazingly delicious, “ham hock.” For those of you not familiar with this ...

I'm trying to make things easier on myself this January. After a lovely and decadent holiday, I'm spending time getting back to routine — making lists, laying out a week's worth of work outfits and ...

Rinse dried beans and peas twice, discarding any that are discolored or float to surface. Soak dried beans and peas in cold water a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight. NOTE: Soak black beans ...

Meals like ham and bean soup are all about squeezing the most flavor out of a few basic parts. Homey and hearty, great ham and bean soups embrace their simplicity by eschewing tons of add-ins or ...

We had a ham hock in the freezer, left over from Christmas, that was just calling to be a key ingredient in a bean soup. I found this Rachel Ray recipe, which fit the bill. Though I used just one ham ...

While typically made in the cooler weather, this soup is a hearty and delicious any time of the year, even with our early spring conditions. I’d like to turn you on to a ham hock I produce; it’s meaty ...

Did you have ham on Christmas? One consultant in The Washington Post estimated that 15% of households did in 2019. I would guess that number went up this year, given the impact of avian flu on turkey ...