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

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.

Pork shank comes from the middle part of the front leg of the pig ... off some of the fat before adding it to your pozole. Ham hocks, cut from the rear leg of the pig, basically cook up the ...