Ham Hock Carbonara

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place ham, carrot, celery, leek, onion and herbs in a large saucepan.

Step 2

Cover with water and bring to the boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, for 1 hour

Step 4

Transfer ham to a plate to cool slightly.

Step 5

Strain stock through a fine sieve lined with muslin. discard solids

Step 6

Shred ham, discarding rind and bones.

Step 7

Heat oil in same saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8

Cook garlic, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 9

Add wine and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add ham and half the stock (freeze remaining stock for another use).

Step 11

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until reduced by half.

Step 12

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet instructions.

Step 13

Drain.

Step 14

Transfer pasta to ham mixture.

Step 15

Add parmesan, tossing to combine.

Step 16

Remove pan from heat.

Step 17

Add yolks, tossing to combine.

Step 18

Divide pasta among bowls.

Step 19

Top with pecorino, extra thyme

Step 20

season with pepper.

Step 21

Serve.