Name: Smoked Ham Hock Hominy Stew
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 pound smoked ham hocks; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth; 1 14 1/2-ounce can sliced stewed tomatoes; 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 15-ounce cans golden hominy, drained

Serve this dish with cornbread and a mixed green salad for a hearty supper.

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