Smoked Pork Stock

Ingredients

• 2 pounds hamhocks or a 2-pound piece of Smithfield ham or other cured country ham

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    29 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams protein; 10 milligrams cholesterol; 207 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 9 cups

Preparation

1. Rinse the hamhocks or ham, and set in a large stockpot. Add 1 gallon of water. Cook, covered, at a full simmer for at least 2 hours, or until stock develops a strong flavor. Strain and discard the meat. (Or use the meat to make ham salad or to flavor soups or beans.)
2. Cool stock completely and skim off all the fat. (Hamhocks will produce more fat.) Stock may be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for six months.