Gulf Coast Ham Hock Recipe: Slow-Simmered Greens With “Pot Liquor” Worth Saving

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on November 19th, 2025

My Gulf Coast Ham Hock Recipe: Slow-Simmered Greens With “Pot Liquor” Worth Saving

When I’m not selling real estate along the Gulf Coast, writing magazine articles, or working on abstract painting artwork, I love to cook and read recipes. There is something grounding about a pot on the stove that turns simple ingredients into a meal that feels like home. Ham hocks are one of those old-school staples that deliver big flavor, especially when you treat them like the foundation of the dish instead of an afterthought.

“This is the kind of recipe that makes the whole house smell like December, even if it’s just a regular Tuesday.”

What makes ham hocks a “restaurant-style” secret

A great ham hock dish is all about the broth.…

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Ono Island Horseradish Parsley Sauce for Prime Rib and Steaks | Meredith Folger Amon

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on December 13th, 2023

Ono Island Horseradish-Parsley Sauce for Steaks and Prime Rib

When I’m serving steaks or a holiday-style prime rib, I always reach for a bright, briny little “finishing” sauce that wakes everything up without masking the flavor of a great cut. This Ono Island-inspired horseradish-parsley sauce is my go-to. It’s cold, creamy, peppery, and just sharp enough to feel coastal and clean.

If you love cooking in a kitchen that yields timeless elegance and keeps entertaining simple, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the refrigerator. It also travels well, so it’s a smart addition to a hostess basket or a “drop-by” dinner invite in Ono Island and Orange Beach.

“A good horseradish sauce should feel like a cool Gulf breeze…

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