Hamhock Heaven: 50 Smoky, Savory Recipes From the Mississippi Delta & Niche Cooking Book

Discover the smoky, soulful flavor that shaped generations of Southern cooking.Hamhock Heaven brings you 50 comforting, slow-simmered recipes from the heart of the Mississippi Delta—all built around one humble ingredient that turns every pot into pure magic.Written by beloved Delta home cook Mavis Rae Hollowell, this cookbook is a celebration of resourcefulness, tradition, and food that feeds both body and soul. From simmering Sunday beans to hearty soups, skillet meals, casseroles, and even sandwiches, every recipe highlights the deep, rich flavor only a hamhock can bring.Whether you grew up eating smoky potlikker or you’re discovering these flavors for the first time, these dishes will warm your kitchen and your heart.Inside, you’ll find:Slow-simmered classics like Delta Pinto Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, and Creamy Great Northern BeansGreens done right—Collards, Mustard Greens, Skillet Cabbage, and Mixed Field GreensHearty soups & chowders including Corn Chowder, Split Pea Soup, and Rustic Gumbo PotDown-home sides like Hamhock Dirty Rice, Stone-Ground Grits, and Southern Grit CakesBig family suppers—Pot Roast, Smothered Chicken, Hamhock Mac & Cheese, and JambalayaCast iron favorites with crispy edges and deep flavorHandhelds & sandwiches perfect for lunchboxes or late-night cravingsHeritage recipes passed down through generations of Delta cooksBonus condiments & relishes like Chow Chow, Potlikker Vinegar, and Hamhock GravyEvery chapter features Pantry Boost tips to elevate flavor and Delta Heritage Notes that bring the recipes to life with history and culture.Perfect For:Home cooks craving real Southern comfortFans of beans, greens, slow cooking, and cast ironAnyone wanting budget-friendly meals that stretch beautifullyReaders who love rustic, heritage-style cookbooksFamilies looking to cook from-scratch meals with soulWhy Hamhocks?A single smoked hamhock can flavor an entire pot with rich, smoky depth. It turns beans creamy, greens tender, soups hearty, and casseroles unforgettable. This book teaches you how to use hamhocks the way Delta cooks always have—creatively, respectfully, and deliciously.If you enjoy this book, you’ll also love:⭐ Cornbread & Beyond — pantry-boosted recipes using boxed cornbread mix⭐ Ground Beef Genius — easy family meals made from one pound at a time⭐ The Onion Bible — caramelized, fried, pickled, and roasted onion recipes⭐ Beans for Days — bean-forward meals from dry, canned, and everything between⭐ The 3-Day Chef — prep your entire week of meals in just 72 hoursThese books pair perfectly with Hamhock Heaven and help you build a complete Southern comfort cooking collection.Bring Mississippi Delta flavor into your kitchen.With 50 soulful recipes, old-fashioned know-how, and Mavis Rae’s warm storytelling voice, Hamhock Heaven is your new go-to cookbook for comforting, smoky meals all year long.