Ham Broth

Name: Ham Broth
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock small; 1 onion quartered; 2 medium carrots Pared, quartered; 2 celery stalks quartered; 8 parsley sprigs Italian; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 4 cloves; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 smoked ham hock small
1 onion quartered
2 medium carrots Pared, quartered
2 celery stalks quartered
8 parsley sprigs Italian
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1

1. In large saucepan, add ham hock and enough water to cover; cover pan, bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes. Remove hock; drain and rinse out saucepan.
2

2. In same saucepan, add 1 quart water, ham hock and remaining ingredients.
3

Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 3 hours. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer; discard solids. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until chilled; remove congealed fat from surface. Will keep in refrigerator up to 3 days.