{"product_id":"pork-smoked-hock","title":"Pork Smoked Hock","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePork hocks come from the lower portion of the pig's leg, just above the foot. This hardworking area contains bone, connective tissue, skin, and flavorful meat, making it especially well-suited for slow cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, smoky pork flavor with a hearty texture. During slow cooking, the connective tissue softens and releases gelatin, adding body and depth to broths, beans, and vegetables. The meat becomes tender and can be pulled from the bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Cooking Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern-Style Greens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simmer with collard greens, turnip greens, or mustard greens for traditional smoky flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeans \u0026amp; Peas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add to pinto beans, black-eyed peas, or butter beans for a rich, savory broth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slowly simmer with vegetables, beans, and seasonings for a hearty meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Cooker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cook low and slow until the meat becomes tender and easily separates from the bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, simmer gently until the meat is tender. Follow package instructions for safe preparation, as smoked hocks may require thorough cooking before eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone-in pork hock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smoked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vacuum-sealed and frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clover Leaf Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67719180615977,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/9501\/4441\/files\/pork_1.png?v=1793476337","url":"https:\/\/cloverleafmeats.com\/products\/pork-smoked-hock","provider":"Clover Leaf Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}