How to cook tasty ham hocks easy recipe

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Wash the smoked pork hump shanks thoroughly.

Add water to a large pot and place the washed smoked pork hump shanks inside.

Turn the heat to high to bring the water to a boil quickly.

While waiting for the water to boil, chop the onions, carrots, and celery.

Add the chopped vegetables into the pot once the water is boiling.

Add ragu sauce to the pot for flavor.

Add chopped tomatoes into the pot as well.

Season with a tiny bit of salt, being cautious as the smoked meat may already contain salt.

Add garlic powder and any other spices later once the mixture is boiling.

Let the pot boil to ensure everything cooks well.

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