Pork Hocks with Sauerkraut Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings6Cuisine
CourseMethod
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Pork hocks3 Pound
 Hot water8 Cup (128 tbs)
 Chopped onion3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Salt1 Tablespoon
 Mixed pickling spice1 Tablespoon
 Sauerkraut/1 small cabbage, cut in wedges28 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 428 Calories from Fat 217

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24 g37.1%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g36.9%

Trans Fat 0.3 g

Cholesterol 201.9 mg67.3%

Sodium 4242 mg176.8%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g3.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.4%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 45 g89.5%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 34.9%

Calcium 9.8% Iron 25.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Scrub pork hocks thoroughly.
Cover with water; add onion, salt and spices.
Cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2—1 3/4 hours.
Skim oft' fat.
Strain cooking liquid.
Return 1 cup liquid to saucepan.
Arrange sauerkraut or cabbage around hocks.
Simmer 10—12 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
Drain, and serve hocks surrounded by vegetable on hot platter.
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