{"product_id":"pork-hocks","title":"Leg Hocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdaho Pasture Pork Leg Hocks\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised Like a Cow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Idaho Pasture Pigs graze freely on open pasture — producing pork with richer flavor and superior quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen-Rich:\u003c\/strong\u003e High connective tissue content breaks down into silky, luxurious gelatin during long, slow cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, Smoky Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic smoked hock adds extraordinary depth to soups, beans, and braised greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Low \u0026amp; Slow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braise, simmer, or smoke — time and heat transform hocks into something extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose-to-Tail Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honoring the whole animal with nothing wasted and everything utilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen \u0026amp; Shipped with Dry Ice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen at peak freshness and packed with dry ice to arrive in perfect condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Secret Behind Great Southern Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePork hocks have been the backbone of Southern and soul food cooking for generations — and for good reason. Loaded with collagen, connective tissue, and rich, savory meat, they transform during long, slow cooking into something deeply satisfying. Drop one into a pot of black-eyed peas, collard greens, or navy bean soup and watch the whole dish come alive with a smoky, porky depth that nothing else can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimmer them low and slow for 2–3 hours until the meat is falling off the bone, then shred the meat back into the pot. They’re also excellent braised whole in beer and aromatics, or slow-roasted until the skin crisps and the meat pulls apart effortlessly. A humble cut that delivers extraordinary results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality You Can Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between pasture-raised and conventional pork is unmistakable. Our Idaho Pasture Pigs’ natural diet and stress-free environment result in pork with superior flavor, better fat quality, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly where your food comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach package is vacuum-sealed and frozen at peak freshness, then shipped with dry ice to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Stock your freezer with hocks and you’ll always have the foundation for an incredible pot of something special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bug Out Ranch Beef","offers":[{"title":"under 12 oz","offer_id":54257504682289,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"over 12 oz","offer_id":54257504715057,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5900\/2161\/files\/IMG_5871_fec894e5-d0ea-4ad6-8ca3-68b27e0e57e0.jpg?v=1778992275","url":"https:\/\/bugoutranchbeef.com\/products\/pork-hocks","provider":"Bug Out Ranch Beef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}