The term is sometimes used to mean shank as well, although "front hock" and "rear hock" are sometimes used to differentiate ...

Pork shoulder and pork butt are two common ... The shoulder is the piece directly above the front leg (or hock), and the butt is the muscle section above that — it is located closer to the ...

It is advisable not to buy large pork hock as the thick skin may result in tough meat, making the nem chao less appealing. For a crunchier texture, people often use the front hock because it has more ...

Cooking for myself can be a challenge when you want to do a roast. Pork hocks are perfect for the singletons! Slightly adapted to suit my needs but thanks Al! Pre-heat your oven to 220C.