Ham Hock Time Again

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I am out of Ham Hocks so time to make some more. I get these at Kroger. They never out and always have to get someone to go get them for me. I think maybe they save them for somebody? They are so meaty. I will cure and smoke. Also found some green tomatoes at Heb. I had been asked for green tomato relish for our next fish fry so in the works.

 

[Count Porcula]

It never occurred to me to buy fresh ham hocks. This is brilliant.

 

[chopsaw]

Awesome . I’ve only found them one time here . I used tender quick for the cure and hickory for the smoke .

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Sounds good Brian! I wanna see some finished pictures!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Awesome . I’ve only found them one time here . I used tender quick for the cure and hickory for the smoke .

Awesome . I’ve only found them one time here . I used tender quick for the cure and hickory for the smoke .

I would never know Kroger has them. Never in case just got to ask for them. I wonder if other places are like this? I have done them to 145 and 165. These taking longer in pot of beans to get tender than store bought. Guess cause so meaty? Thought about taking them higher this time?

Edit: After thinking about it dont want to render the fat to much. Maybe try 155 this time.

 

[chopsaw]

You've smoked them and are using them to make a pot of beans ?
I always just let them go until they fall apart .
Last one I did was one I cured and smoked . It was the same way . I put it in the instant pot on high pressure for 2 hours until it finally shredded .

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

You've smoked them and are using them to make a pot of beans ?
I always just let them go until they fall apart .
Last one I did was one I cured and smoked . It was the same way . I put it in the instant pot on high pressure for 2 hours until it finally shredded .

I just use for pinto beans. What you think just letting get tender when smoke and still make beans with them? Think I do like about store bought is all that fat is good for pintos. I may combine mine and store bought together next time.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Sounds good Brian, I should pick some up , they have them often at the grocery , but you have to go through them . Some look like just skin and fat and bone.

David