Ham Stock

Name: Ham Stock
Ingredients: 3 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 2 pounds smoked ham hocks; 2 medium celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium leek, coarsely chopped; 5 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs; 2 imported bay leaves; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon mace

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
2 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 medium celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium leek, coarsely chopped
5 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
2 imported bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon mace

Directions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a stockpot and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
2

Lower the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 1/4 hours.
3

Strain the stock.
4

Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
5

Skim off the fat before using.