North Carolina Boiled Pot Recipe

Name: North Carolina Boiled Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ham hocks; 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper; 2 onions, sliced; 6 carrots, cut into chunks; 6 potatoes, quartered; 3 heads cabbage; 8 ears corn, shucked; 1 cup water; Ground cornmeal; 1 cup pancake flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar

Servings: persons

2 ham hocks
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper
2 onions, sliced
6 carrots, cut into chunks
6 potatoes, quartered
3 heads cabbage
8 ears corn, shucked
1 cup water
Ground cornmeal
1 cup pancake flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

1
In a large pot boil ham hocks in water to cover until tender.
2
Add pepper, onions, carrots and potatoes.
3
Cook for 20 minutes.
4
Cut cabbage into wedges; add to pot and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Add ears of corn and cornmeal dumplings.
6
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Dumplings: Mix ingredients using only enough cold water so mixture can be molded in hand.
8
Pat into flat round cakes about two inches in diameter and one-half inch thick.
9
Drop into pot on top of ham hocks and vegetables.
10
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

547

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ham hocks, 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper, 2 onions, sliced, 6 carrots, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, North Carolina Boiled Pot falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

North Carolina Boiled Pot

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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