If you've ever tucked into a delicious pot of red beans or a memorable split pea soup, the secret ingredient may have been a ham hock. This cut has been utilized for hundreds of years in cuisines ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Paul Newman was many things, not the least of which was an avid foodie. This Thanksgiving side dish he included in one of his ...

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 ...

Tender navy beans, smoked ham hocks and sauteed vegetables are the star ingredients in this hearty ham bone soup. Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 1-1/2 hours 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Text Ingredients ...

Paul Newman loved a simple lima bean recipe made with smoked ham hocks. The dish uses just three ingredients and is ideal for ...

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 ...

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 ...

A bean stew is an excellent source of protein. Red kidney beans can be used in the place of white beans. You can also make this soup by using leftover red or white beans. Feel free to substitute your ...