Ham Hock Colcannon
Ham Hock Colcannon is a classic Irish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Floury Potatoes, Butter, Garlic Clove, Cabbage, Spring Onions, Double Cream, Mustard, Ham and Eggs, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.
Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
If you enjoy authentic Irish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Boxty Breakfast.
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Ingredients
- Floury Potatoes800g
- Butter50g
- Garlic Clove3 chopped
- Cabbage1 chopped
- Spring Onions8
- Double Cream100ml
- Mustard2 tbs
- Ham180g
- Eggs4
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Peel and cut the potatoes into even, medium-sized chunks.
Put in a large pan filled with cold salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 10-15 mins until a knife can be inserted into the potatoes easily.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over a medium heat.
Add the garlic, cabbage, spring onions and some seasoning.
Stir occasionally until the cabbage is wilted but still retains a little bite, then set aside.
Drain the potatoes, leave to steam-dry for a couple of mins, then mash with the cream, mustard and seasoning in the same saucepan.
Stir in the cabbage and ham hock.
Keep warm over a low heat.
Reheat the pan you used to cook the cabbage (no need to wash first), add a splash of oil, crack in the eggs and fry to your liking.
To serve, divide the colcannon between bowls and top each with a fried egg.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Ham Hock Colcannon carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, floury potatoes can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.
Chef Technique Tips
Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.
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