Ham Stock

Name: Ham Stock
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2½ pounds meaty smoked ham shanks; 2 quarts cold water; 1 large onion; 2 whole carrots; 2 ribs celery; 3 cloves garlic; 1 leaf bay leaf; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3 whole cloves; ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

A rich and flavorful stock made from meaty smoked ham shanks, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. Perfect as a base for soups, stews, and other dishes.

8 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2½ pounds meaty smoked ham shanks
•2 quarts cold water
•1 large onion
•2 whole carrots
•2 ribs celery
•3 cloves garlic
•1 leaf bay leaf
•2 teaspoons dried thyme
•3 whole cloves
•¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine ham shanks and cold water in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil, skimming any foam. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, partially covered, until shanks are tender, about 2 hours. Pour stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large metal bowl, reserving shanks and discarding remaining solids.
120 min
2.
Discard skin and bones from shanks. Trim and coarsely shred meat, then return to stock.
10 min