Smoky Pork Stock

Contributed by Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock

SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 4 QUARTS

•BASIC-EASY
•MAKE-AHEAD

If you can't find ham hocks from genuine dry-cured hams, use an excellent-quality smoked country bacon.

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One 2-pound smoke-cured pork shoulder hock or 2 pounds sliced lean smoked country bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 1/2 quarts water

Put the bacon and water in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderate heat for 2 hours; the stock will be intensely flavored. Strain the stock and let cool, then refrigerate for several hours. Discard the fat before using.

Make Ahead The stock can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for up to 1 month. Be sure to cover it tightly to avoid flavoring everything else in your fridge.

Smoky Pork Stock

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