Ham hock colcannon

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👉 Ham hock colcannon is Irish comfort food at its best: creamy mustard mash mixed with buttery cabbage, spring onions and shredded ham hock, topped with a fried egg.

🍳 How to Make Ham Hock Colcannon

1. Boil the potatoes. Peel the potatoes, cut into even chunks and put in a large pan of cold salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until a knife slides in easily

2. Cook the cabbage. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cabbage, spring onions and seasoning and stir now and then until the cabbage is wilted but still has a little bite

3. Make the mash. Drain the potatoes and let them steam-dry for a couple of minutes, then mash in the same pan with the cream, mustard and seasoning. Stir in the cabbage and ham hock and keep warm over low heat

4. Fry the eggs. Reheat the cabbage pan with a splash of oil, crack in the eggs and fry to your liking

5. Serve. Divide the colcannon between bowls and top each with a fried egg

😋 Why You’ll Love Ham Hock Colcannon

Creamy, buttery and savory with a runny egg on top – it is a hearty, budget-friendly dinner that feels like a hug in a bowl.

💡 Tips for the Best Ham Hock Colcannon

• Use floury potatoes for the fluffiest mash.
• Let the potatoes steam-dry so the mash isn’t watery.
• Keep some bite in the cabbage for texture.
• Leftover cooked ham works well if you don’t have ham hock.

🍽️ Serving & Storage

Leftover colcannon keeps for 2 days in the fridge – fry it in patties for a crispy breakfast.

❓ Ham Hock Colcannon FAQ

What is colcannon?
A traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale.

Can I use kale instead of cabbage?
Yes, kale is a classic alternative.

👉 Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colcannon

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