The term is sometimes used to mean shank as well, although "front hock" and "rear hock" are sometimes used to differentiate ...

Pork shoulder and pork butt are two common ... The shoulder is the piece directly above the front leg (or hock), and the butt is the muscle section above that — it is located closer to the ...

Cooking for myself can be a challenge when you want to do a roast. Pork hocks are perfect for the singletons! Slightly adapted to suit my needs but thanks Al! Pre-heat your oven to 220C.