Pork Hock in the Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot)
Recipe from our subscriber Jane Sladen
Today we’re sharing a wonderful recipe sent to us by one of our subscribers. This dish is simple, yet incredibly tasty and homestyle comforting. The big advantage is that it saves you time: the cooking principle is as easy as it gets — just put everything into the slow cooker and wait for the result.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Why you should try this recipe
Serve with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or fresh bread to soak up the rich broth.
Recipe from our subscriber Jane Sladen
Today we’re sharing a wonderful recipe sent to us by one of our subscribers. This dish is simple, yet incredibly tasty and homestyle comforting. The big advantage is that it saves you time: the cooking principle is as easy as it gets — just put everything into the slow cooker and wait for the result.
Ingredients:
- 1 pork hock
- Salt and pepper
- Your favourite herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano – dried is fine)
- 2–3 carrots, chopped
- 3–4 potatoes, chopped
- 1–2 onions, chopped
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 2–3 garlic cloves (optional)
- Beer or chicken broth (enough to half-cover the hock)
- A splash of wine (optional, but not together with beer)
Instructions:
- Rub the pork hock well with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Place the carrots, potatoes, and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Put the hock on top, add bay leaves and garlic if desired.
- Pour in beer or chicken broth so that the meat is half covered. If using broth, you can add a splash of wine.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for about 8 hours, without opening the lid.
Why you should try this recipe
- Saves time – minimal effort, maximum result.
- So delicious – the meat comes out tender, juicy, and flavourful.
- Homestyle comfort – perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Serve with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or fresh bread to soak up the rich broth.
