Protein Food

Pork Hock

Overview

Display name
Pork Hock
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Group
Pork
Scientific name
Sus scrofa domesticus

Characteristics

Food category
animal
Scientific name
Sus scrofa domesticus
Cut type
shank
Anatomical cut
leg
Bone state
bone_in
Processing state
fresh
Fat content
rich
Primary cooking methods
braise, smoke, roast
Recommended doneness
well done

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.