or slice and serve inside hoagies—is from the upper part of a pig’s hind legs, a ham hock isn’t technically part of the ham. Think of ham as the thigh and butt portion of a hog’s back legs.

Southern collard greens with ham hocks is a classic comfort food that embodies the rich culinary tradition of the South.

Wrap each leg in cling film, shaping the meat around the stuffing until the leg is the same shape as a ham hock. Wrap the whole legs in tin foil. Step Place the chicken legs in a large pan and ...