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Ham hock colcannon

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.

Questions about this dish

Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ€” not a chatbot.

How long does Ham hock colcannon take?

30 min all in โ€” 15 min prep, 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Fish, Shellfish, Eggs. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Saucepan.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Kimchi โ€” 1. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much kimchi?

1 of Kimchi.

What can I use instead?

flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) โ†’ a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) โ†’ sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster. butter โ†’ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ†’ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ‰ˆ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion โ†’ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) โ†’ whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I prepare this ahead?

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.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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