Poor Transplanted Southerner Can't Find Hamhocks at Grocery
Poor Transplanted Southerner Can't Find Hamhocks at Grocery
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Poor Transplanted Southerner Can't Find Hamhocks at Grocery
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Post #1 - February 9th, 2009, 6:48 pmI have been to a couple South side groceries looking for ham hocks, pickled pigs feet, and other such things but I haven't been able to find anything. Does anyone know about any specific groceries, like the physical address? I mean it was so pathetic celebrating this New Years without ham hock in the black eyed peas and I have been itching to make red beans and rice and jambayala. I live near Western Avenue and Chicago Avenue so the closest would be preferable but I am willing to go the extra mile. Please help!Le loup criait sous les feuilles, En crachant les belles plumes, De son repas de volailles : Comme lui je me consume. Rimbaud
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Post #2 - February 9th, 2009, 7:11 pmJennyannydots,
I was equally overwhelmed nine years ago, and thought at that time that the only options were Jewel and Dominicks.
I've learned through trial and error, and also the good folks here at LTH Forum, that we have a wealth of shopping options here in chicagoland. You'll be able to find everything on your list here: http://www.fairplayfoods.com/
We go to the one at Western and Cermak (2200 south, or 22nd St.)
"Bass Trombone is the Lead Trumpet of the Deep."
Rick Hammett
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Post #3 - February 9th, 2009, 7:23 pmI recently discovered that our Jewel has not only hamhocks, but also smoked pork neckbones. Though Evil Ronnie knows whereof he speaks, in case you're stuck at a big chain, ask in the meat department.
You also aren't too far from the Cathedral of Meat, Peoria Packing House.
Peoria Packing Butcher Shop
1307 W Lake St, Chicago, IL - (312) 738-1800
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Post #4 - February 9th, 2009, 7:28 pmI know it's far, but, EuroFresh Market, 160th and Harlem in Tinley Park has them. I have also seen them at Gilmart, Archer and just west of Pulaski; Bobak's, Archer, just west of Kostner; and Pete's, Cermak and Rockwell.
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Post #5 - February 9th, 2009, 7:50 pmY'all are all truly darlings! Tomorrow morning I will be heading to one of these. Now, about the weather....Le loup criait sous les feuilles, En crachant les belles plumes, De son repas de volailles : Comme lui je me consume. Rimbaud
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Post #6 - February 9th, 2009, 7:58 pmI've recently purchased smoked ham hocks at Strack and Van Til on Elston. They may have a decent selection for you...
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Post #7 - February 9th, 2009, 8:32 pmMoo and Oink with three locations on the Southside.
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Post #8 - February 9th, 2009, 9:31 pmNot sure where West Side of town is, but you can find Fresh and smoked Hocks as well as most anything else y'all are yer'nin for at Tony's Finer Foods several locations, A&G on Belmont, Super Low in Elmwood Park."I drink to make other people more interesting."
Ernest Hemingway
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Post #9 - February 10th, 2009, 4:33 amJennyannydots wrote:I have been to a couple South side groceries looking for ham hocks, pickled pigs feet, and other such things but I haven't been able to find anything. Does anyone know about any specific groceries, like the physical address? . . . I live near Western Avenue and Chicago Avenue so the closest would be preferable but I am willing to go the extra mile.
Closest — Good quality smoked ham hocks should be available at any Polish deli. Others have suggested locations but the closest to you is probably Rich's Deli, only steps from Western & Chicago. It's a good place to buy beer and lots of other stuff too.
The extra mile — It's probably too far for frequent visits but Tennessee Country Meats in Gary has the area's best selection of Southern ingredients (I'd love to hear of any better). They have serve-yourself tubs of smoked hocks, tails, neck bones etc as well as salt pork (regular and aged) and salted ribs. You'll also find a selection of specialty flours and grits, pickles and chow chow, as well as a nice variety of frozen beans and peas. Not to mention an impressive array of bright red sausages (you can also see some of their cured meats in the linked photo).
Rich's Delicatessen & Liquors
875 N Western Av
Chicago
773-235-5263
Tennessee Country Meats
5207 W 5th Av
Gary IN
219-944-0735
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Post #10 - February 10th, 2009, 8:57 amHarvey Fresh Market, near 147th (Sibley) and Dixie Highway (Western)
http://www.harveyfreshmarket.com/
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Post #11 - February 10th, 2009, 10:32 amJennyannydots wrote: I live near Western Avenue and Chicago Avenue so the closest would be preferable but I am willing to go the extra mile. Please help!
No need to go south if you ask me. Search for certisavers, Tony's Finer Foods, possibly a Jimenez for starters.
I'd start there before Jewel Or Dominick's (although you will most likely find them there.) Those two will charge an insane amt.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
