Organic Nitrate-Free Gammon Hock (900g)
An unusual pork roasting joint or the king of pea and ham soup
Gammon hock is the meaty middle section of the pig's leg. Comprising a collection of muscles plus connective tissues and the thigh bone, this is a hearty cut with rich, complex flavour. Because the leg muscles have worked hard, the texture of hock is open and robust. With slow cooking the meat will fall into moist strands, of the sort you'd see in pulled pork. A thrifty cut, hock would traditionally have been boiled. We recommend it as an alternative to pork leg when you're looking for a roasting joint perfect for two.
Our ham hocks come whole, on the bone, they are cured without nasty nitrates, we use just natural ingredients to bring out the best flavour. The quality of our meat is reflective of our high-welfare and sustainability standards; our organic pigs are fed a healthy diet of grass, hay and concentrated food and are slow-grown to maturity, running, basking, and wallowing all year round. Living outdoors is obviously vital for the well-being of these intelligent creatures, but it’s also vital for the production of top-quality pork.
We like to slow cook ours and pull the meat to make a smashing terrine.
Minimum Shelf Life: 14 Days
- 1 x 900g, Serves 3
Pigs have a hard life in industrial farms. They're highly intelligent animals, driven by strong instincts. When they're deprived of the ability to follow these instincts they become stressed and prone to fighting. At The Organic Butchery, we believe pigs should live in sociable family groups; they should live outdoors for as much of the year as possible and they should be able to rootle with their snouts and wallow in mud. The sustainable, organic system in which our pigs live has animal welfare at its core and produces amazing meat as a result.
Ingredients: organic pork (99%), sea salt, organic demerara sugar.
- Supplied: Insulated box at below 4°C
- Refrigerating and Freezing: Will arrive fresh, refridgerate and use by best before date on packaging, or freeze to enjoy at a later date.
- Defrosted: Store between 0 - 5°C and use within 3-5 days
Delivery
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We deliver all around mainland Britain, excluding the Highlands and Islands. You will be able to choose your preferred delivery slot at checkout.
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We can deliver to you Tuesday to Saturday.
We will pick, pack and deliver your box the day you have requested.
For every order, we'll send you a text message on the morning it is due to be delivered.
Our courier will leave it in your requested safe place if you would prefer a contactless delivery.
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We have a minimum order of £50.
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Our Standard Delivery Charge is £4.95 (Tuesday to Friday). There is Free Delivery on Orders Over £120, Receive your order Before 12 pm for £6.95. Saturday Delivery is £6.95
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No. You can leave a message with your order telling us where you would like to have your box placed. It would be best placed somewhere cool or at least in the shade – especially during the hotter months of the year. Our products will stay at the same temperature for up to 40 hours, so just make sure that you can pick up your order within that time.
Our couriers will send you a text message or email, whichever you prefer, giving you an hour slot when your box will arrive. If that doesn’t suit you, some options will be provided to make your delivery more convenient.
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Our products will stay cold and fresh at the same temperature for up to 40 hours. When you receive your box, simply refridgerate and cook before the use by date provided or freeze to enjoy at a later date.
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At The Organic Butchery we believe in sustainability. And we live it. Regarding our packaging:
Eco-friendly
Your delivery box is made of 100% recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
Delivered Fresh
To keep your order cool and fresh we use gel ice packs which will retain a low temperature for a long period of time. Reuse them for a picnic or return them to us through our free packaging returns sevice.Sustainably Insulated
We use paper pulp sheets to insulate the box. They are great for craft projects or can also simply be recycled with paper waste.
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You can cancel your order within two hours after your online purchase. We can not cancel an order after this period.
We hope that you enjoy our products. But if for any reason you are unhappy, please let us know why within 28 days of delivery, by sending us the batch number and the reason why you are disappointed with the product. Do not throw the product away as we may need to recall it to confirm the problem.
As your product is perishable, you will not be asked to return it for us for re-selling.
When we have looked at the evidence, we will then consider reimbursing you by means of a credit for a future order or resending the product. We will do our very best to respond as quickly as possible and try to resolve it.
Email to: hello@coombefarmorganic.co.uk, phone: 01460 279509
Product FAQs
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Delivery costs £4.95, Tuesday - Friday or is free for orders over £120. Saturday delivery is £6.95. If you need your order before 12pm on your selected delivery date please select our Pre 12 pm option, there is an additional charge for this service (Weekday's £6.95 & Saturday £7.95).
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Our products arrive fresh to guarantee you the best quality delivery, with our meat butchered fresh to order, prepared, picked and packed within 48 hours of arriving at your door.
Having our products arrive fresh not only increases the quality of our deliveries, it also makes it more convenient for you, allowing you to cook and enjoy it from fresh or freeze to have at a later date.
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All of our meat is butchered in our in-house organic butchery by our small, experienced team.
You will find any product ingredients on the relevant product pages.
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Can't Find the Answer?
If you cannot find the answer to your question and would like to speak to someone contact us and we will be happy to help.
Ham hock (similarly to lamb shank) likes a slow cook. This relaxes the meat, lets all the marbling and connective tissues melt away and it rounds out the flavours. Start by boiling the hock for an hour or so, then discard the water, peel off the skin, smear the meat with honey and mustard and roast in a medium oven until browned and crispy on the outside. Alternatively, sear the hock all over until starting to brown, then put into a deep roasting tray with some quartered red onions, a big bundle of woody herbs and enough dry cider to half cover the meat. Roast in a low oven for a couple of hours, turning the joint from time to time. Serve with celeriac mash and a rich gravy made from the cidery juices.
