Ham hock and new potato stew

Ham hock and new potato stew - Serves 4

Ingredients

1. 1. 500g jersey royals or other new potatoes
   2. 750ml good-quality chicken stock
   3. 2 large onions, finely sliced
   4. 600g cooked pulled ham hock, shredded (from Waitrose – or see tip, above)
   5. Handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
   6. PLUS… cooking spray

Method

1. 1. 1. Halve any large potatoes and put them in a large pan with the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until just tender.
   2. 2. Meanwhile, heat the cooking spray in a frying pan and cook the onions for 10-15 minutes until soft and starting to caramelise. Add the cooked onions to the pan with the potatoes and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
   3. 3. Stir in the shredded ham hock and warm through. Taste, season, then add the parsley and serve.