Southern-style Cabbage and Ham Hocks

Southern-style Cabbage and Ham Hocks recipe videos

Southern-style Cabbage and Ham Hocks is a hearty, slow-simmered dish featuring tender cabbage and smoky, collagen-rich ham hocks, a staple of traditional Southern U.S. soul food. The ham hocks infuse the cabbage with a deep, savory flavor as they cook together, often seasoned with onions, garlic, and a touch of vinegar. It's a classic comfort food, typically served as a main or side dish in homes and diners across the American South.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate in protein and fat, with minimal carbs, making it a satisfying, low-carb option. It provides significant B vitamins, potassium, and iron, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 kcal per serving depending on the cut of ham and added fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	780 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin C	35 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Iron	2.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Zinc	2.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects the resourceful cooking traditions of the American South, where inexpensive cuts like ham hocks were used to flavor and stretch vegetables. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process helps break down the ham's tough connective tissues into gelatin, which can support gut health.