BACON HOCK CHCH SMOKED (PER KG) [FSHMT]

Product Description

Bacon Hock CHCH Smoked (Per KG) [FSHMT] is a richly flavoured, traditionally smoked pork hock product supplied per kilogram in a chilled format, ideal for commercial kitchens, butchers, catering services, and home cooks who value authentic flavour and slow-cooked texture. Sourced and smoked in Christchurch, this New Zealand-produced bacon hock carries a deep, robust smokiness that enhances soups, stews, broths, and slow-cooked dishes with a hearty, savoury profile.

Each hock is cured and hardwood smoked—most commonly with manuka or other local wood—to give the meat its signature aroma and depth. Sold fresh (FSHMT – Fresh Meat), not frozen, the product delivers excellent flavour retention and culinary versatility for chefs and home cooks alike.

The hock includes both lean, smoky meat and connective tissue that breaks down beautifully during long, slow cooking. The collagen-rich content adds body to stocks and a natural thickness to hearty winter dishes like pea and ham soup, pork bone broth, cassoulet, or traditional boil-up meals. It’s also a great way to elevate vegetables such as cabbage, lentils, or potatoes.

Typically supplied bone-in, this product offers great value with high flavour impact per kilogram, and the resulting meat can be shredded and added back into the dish for extra texture and taste. The rind, once simmered, also contributes rich gelatin and mouthfeel to any dish.

Key Points

• Smoked bacon hock, sold per kilogram, fresh and chilled.
  
• Traditionally hardwood smoked in Christchurch, NZ.
  
• Ideal for soups, stews, broths, bone broth, casseroles, and boil-up meals.
  
• Bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavour and slow-cooked collagen release.
  
• Rich, savoury, deeply smoky flavour that intensifies during cooking.
  
• High-yield meat-to-bone ratio; excellent for shredding into dishes.
  
• Packed fresh (not frozen), allowing immediate use in commercial kitchens.
  
• Excellent base for homemade stock, gravies, and winter warmers.
  
• Naturally gluten-free and made with no artificial flavourings.
  
• Suited for foodservice use, meal preps, butcheries, and home use.
  

Benefits

The main benefit of Bacon Hock CHCH Smoked is its ability to transform everyday ingredients into rich, slow-cooked comfort food. Just one hock can flavour an entire pot of soup or stew. The bone and collagen content impart thickness and body to the liquid, while the meat adds a rustic, satisfying mouthfeel.

It’s a perfect solution for cost-effective batch cooking in cafés, canteens, or catering kitchens. Whether for traditional New Zealand boil-ups or gourmet soups, bacon hocks provide a high return on flavour for low cost. Because it’s sold by weight, chefs can buy according to volume needs and prep schedules.

Fresh (not frozen) hocks are preferred by many chefs for their better texture and faster cooking results. The Christchurch smoking process adds another layer of quality assurance—sourcing local pork, processing with care, and offering traceability in line with NZFSA standards.

It’s also a protein-rich, naturally gluten-free option for customers with dietary needs. The rendered hock can be repurposed post-boiling into sandwiches, omelettes, bubble and squeak, or terrines, adding even more value.

Why You Should Choose This Product

Choose Bacon Hock CHCH Smoked if you want an authentic, flavourful meat ingredient with maximum versatility. It’s ideal for chefs and home cooks who love building deep flavour profiles and getting more from their ingredients.

The Christchurch smoking process ensures quality and consistency in every hock. The chilled, per kg format gives you full control over quantity and freshness. Whether you’re cooking for a small bistro or a large marae event, these hocks hold up beautifully under pressure—literally.

Their long shelf life when stored properly in chilled conditions means you can stock up for the cold months without worry. From soul-warming soups to traditional cultural dishes, bacon hocks are an essential protein and flavour base for any serious kitchen.

Conclusion

Bacon Hock CHCH Smoked (Per KG) [FSHMT] is a slow-cooking essential for New Zealand kitchens, delivering bold, smoky flavour, collagen-rich bone broth benefits, and hearty shredded meat in every portion. Smoked in Christchurch, this locally produced bacon hock is a cost-effective, high-impact ingredient that performs across a wide variety of cuisines and commercial applications.

Whether you're cooking for a restaurant, a large event, or a family table, these hocks are a smart choice for anyone who wants depth, nutrition, and comfort in every bite.