HAM STOCK (PRESSURE COOKER)

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This is a good ham stock for use in soups or bean dishes. The dried thyme is good for cajun type dishes.

Provided by dividend

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 smoked ham hock
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and broken in half
2 stalks celery, washed and broken in half
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme, tied in a cheesecloth
10 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to the pressure cooker.
  • Lock on the lid and bring to pressure over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.
  • Let the pressure drop naturally.
  • Remove the lid and strain through a cheesecloth lined colander.
  • Cool in the fridge, skim off the fat, and use or divide up for freezing.

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