Pickled Pork Hocks. When pork hocks are very tender, remove from pot and serve over sauerkraut if desired. Try this pickled pork hocks/pigs feet recipe:

Spicy pickled eggs are in a pint jar for $2.55 per jar. I used to love them, but the lujmps of congealed gue and fat they sell in the stores doesn't appeal to me. Pickled pork hocks are a fully cooked, ready to eat, pickled delicacy.

Red Beans And Ham Hocks. In the crockery insert of the slow cooker, combine the soaked beans with ham hocks or ham bone, bell pepper, celery, onion, carrot, tabasco sauce, bay leaves, garlic, thyme, sage, marjoram, and water to cover. Bring up to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

When ready to cook, drain off water and put beans in large pot with two quarts cold water. Soak beans in about 1 1/2 quarts of water for 8 hours or overnight. Start with our country ham hocks, add some beans, onion, garlic, and a jalapeno for some kick, as well as some spices, and put everything into the slow cooker.