Knuckle

Pig Pig
AKA: Pork Hock
Primal: Shank (US)
Cooking Methods: Braise, Simmer, Oven Roast
Good For: Stock, Marinating, Pot Roast
Fat Content: High
Price: Budget
Pig - Knuckle

Pork Knuckle typically refers to a Pork Hock that has not been cured or smoked. The definition can, however, overlap in some instances whereby Pork Knuckle is thought to be another name for Hock, whether smoked or not. It can be roasted, boiled or cooked as part of hearty stews, adding its own characteristic flavor to the dish.

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