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    How to Cook Ham Hocks with Mustard Greens

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Mar 22, 2012 1:54 PM EDT

    Ham hocks add a lot of flavor to mustard greens and other dishes.
    So what is ham hock anyway? Well, it is the ankle joint of the pig. Ham hocks are used in a wide variety of meals from various greens to beans. The meat is primarily added for the flavor, however many people love to eat ham hocks too. In the south eating greens and cooking with ham hocks is a traditional side dish for any occasion. The mustard greens are tasty, loaded with vitamins and you can do so much with them. Mustard greens have a peppery taste that can marry well with many dishes like soups, and pastas. Try them with some ham hocks and you'll see how much you'll enjoy them. If you use a crock pot to make this recipe, you'll have great worry free results.
    Continue reading here for the instructions: How to make ham hocks and mustard greens

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