Patte De Cochon (French Canadian Pork Hock Stew)

Name: Patte De Cochon (French Canadian Pork Hock Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork hocks; 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb beef; 1 onion; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 cup dehydrated onion chips; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg; flour, for coating; 3/4 cup flour, for sauce

Servings: persons

4 pork hocks
1 lb ground pork or 1 lb beef
1 onion
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup dehydrated onion chips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
flour, for coating
3/4 cup flour, for sauce

1
(For Broth).
2
Cover pork hocks with water, add chopped onion, garlic powder, allspice, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 2 hours. Add water as needed.
3
Remove hocks, cool and take meat off bones. Strain the broth and reserve.
4
(For Meat Balls).
5
Mix ground meat, egg, allspice, onion salt, onion chips, garlic powder, nutmeg and allspice together and form into small meatballs. Roll the meatballs in flour to coat. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
6
Brown the dry flour in frying pan until light golden brown. Mix flour well with 1 1/2 cup water and add to broth. Once meatballs are out of the oven, place in a casserole dish and cover with broth. Simmer in 275 degree oven for 3 hours. Add meat from pork hocks and let simmer for another hour.

676

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* 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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pork hocks, 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb beef, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon onion salt, and more.

Yes, Patte De Cochon (French Canadian Pork Hock Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!