Smoked pork hocks (also known as smoked ham hocks) are cured and brined, then slow-cooked to perfection. They deliver tender, ...

Well I have to give big ups to my kiwi chef mentor Al Brown for this recipe. Cooking for myself can be a challenge when you want to do a roast. Pork hocks are perfect for the singletons!

Keep covered in the refrigerator. The meat on a bacon hock takes longer to become tender, so cook on stove-top for an hour before placing in the slow-cooker. You could cook the soup for longer in ...

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the hock and set aside. Blitz the rest of the soup until smooth. For the toast, spread mustard over the ciabatta ...