Southern-Style Neck Bones for 8 People

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 pounds pork neck bones
• 1 pound smoked ham hocks
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the pork neck bones and ham hocks with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the neck bones and ham hocks and brown on all sides.
4. Add the onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.
8. Cover and bake for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
9. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and savory
• Tender and flavorful pork
• Vibrant and colorful vegetables
• Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal

User Comments:

• "These neck bones are the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and falls off the bone, and the sauce is incredible."
• "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness from the tomatoes and the smokiness from the ham hocks is perfect."
• "I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the neck bones, or they will become tough.
• If you can't find pork neck bones, you can substitute them with pork shoulder or ribs.
• Serve this dish with a side of your favorite cornbread or hush puppies.