Boiled Ham Hock (Czech Ovar)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    768 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Czech

Boiled Ham Hock (Czech Ovar)

Ovar is a Czech recipe for slowly cooked ham hock, served with apple horseradish, mustard, and bread.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ham hock raw, with the skin on
  • 1 large onion peeled and cut into wedges
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 6 allspice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • water enough to cover the hock
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Instructions

  1. Carefully clean 1 pound ham hock of any remaining impurities and pig hair. Peel 1 large onion and cut it into wedges.
  2. Place the hock in a large enough pot and cover with water to submerge it. Add 6 allspice, 2 bay leaves, and 10 peppercorns. Season with 2 ½ teaspoons salt. Throw in onions. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 3 hours.
  4. Transfer the ham from the pot to a cutting board. If desired, you can remove the central bone with a gentle twist; it should come out easily, especially if the leg has been cooked for a long time.
  5. Remove the skin, slice the meat, and serve.

Notes

  • One boiled ham hock is enough for one to two servings.
  • SERVING: Serve the warm pork with fresh bread, and add a dollop of apple horseradish and mustard as condiments.
  • Store leftover cooked Ovar in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap, where it will keep for about five days. Do not place in the refrigerator until the ham hock has cooled completely.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 768kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 64g (128%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Cholesterol 247mg (82%) Sodium 1790mg (75%) Potassium 917mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 768 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 768kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 64g 128%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 247mg 82%
Sodium 1790mg 75%
Potassium 917mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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