Cabbage with Smoked Ham Hocks

smoked ham hocks

🥗Healthier: turkey ham hocks

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham hocks reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without extra cost.

Trim excess fat from the smoked ham hocks.

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add the smoked ham hocks to the pot and brown for about 4-5 minutes.

Pour in 4 cups of water to cover the meat and scrape the bottom of the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the meat is fork-tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Quarter the cabbage, remove the core, and cut into large chunks.

Once the meat is tender, add the cabbage to the pot and stir.

Cover the pot and let the cabbage cook down for about 10-15 minutes on medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1-2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to taste.

Stir the mixture every 15-20 minutes as the cabbage wilts down.

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