Polish Ham Hocks With Beer-Honey Glaze (Golonka)
A recipe for traditional Polish golonka, featuring fork-tender pork hocks prepared with a savory beer and honey glaze.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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Rinse pork hocks and place them in a large lidded pot, then cover with several inches of water.
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Bring water to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
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Add salt and remaining ingredients, return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered for 1.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
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Remove hocks from the pot, reserving 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid for the glaze, and arrange them in a baking pan.
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Prepare the glaze by combining 0.5 to 1 can of beer, 2 to 4 tablespoons of honey, and the 2 tablespoons of reserved liquid in a small saucepan; heat and stir until the honey dissolves.
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Pour the glaze over the hocks in the baking pan. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, basting periodically, until the meat is fully tender and glazed.