You need to know your peanuts. Learn each bag that you buy by boiling a few, and tasting them as you observe how their texture changes as they cook. This is the way to learn how to boil peanuts, whether they are green, or dried. ...
Then you’ll need to locate the hock of the ham. The hock is the part of the ham where the hoof has been removed from the rest of the meat. You’ll need to know where this is because there is a bone there. If you do not salt enough in these areas it can cause your whole ham...
Ham hock, bacon, or a bit of sausage are good options for building a foundation of flavor for beans. If it's sausage or bacon, you'll want to cook it through before adding it to the pot. Brown the meat in a bit of oil at the bottom of the pot to start, then remove it with ...
Spier’s festive picnic baskets include rolled ham hock terrine, rotisserie chicken, braaied leg of lamb, and a decadent drunken cherry and chocolate trifle. Every dish is made using produce from Spier’s food garden and local suppliers, and there’s plenty of rolling lawns with play areas. ...