Pork ham hocks
Pork ham hocks are bone-in lower hind-leg portions with skin, meat and connective tissue, commonly simmered or braised until the tissue softens.
About Pork ham hocks
Pork ham hocks are the lower portions of the hind legs, around the joint between the shank and foot. They are typically sold bone-in, with skin, connective tissue and some meat; raw pieces are dense and firm, while slow cooking softens the tissue and releases a rich, savory flavour.
Hocks are commonly simmered, braised or added to long-cooked soups and stews. They may be fresh or cured, and that distinction changes their saltiness and flavour. The edible meat, skin and connective tissue are usually separated from the bone before serving.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Pork ham hocks nutrition & diet
Pork ham hocks nutritional value
Pork, ham hocks
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 268kcal
- Protein
- 14.6g
- Carbs
- 1.1g
- Fat
- 22.8g
Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.
Fresh and cured hocks differ in processing and salt content; comparisons also depend on whether the portion includes skin, connective tissue, meat or rendered fat.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Pork, ham hocks ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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