Hunan Smoked Ham Hock With Hot Black Bean Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs smoked ham hocks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper powder
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

• 1 place ham hocks in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat easily separates from the bone with a fork.
• 2 remove hocks from water, allow to cool, take off meat from the bones and slice into 1 inch slices.
• 3 this step can be done well ahead.
• 4 note: if using canadian bacon, picnic ham or smoked lamb shoulder you amy simmer in water until very tender or use as is without simmering.
• 5 heat wok or saute pan over high heat, add vegetable oil and when very hot add black beans and garlic; mash together.
• 6 stir in meat, add green pepper, soy sauce, red pepper powder and chicken broth.
• 7 stir continuously until well blended; add green onion.
• 8 serve hot.