Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450 F.

Step 2

Season each pork hock to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Spread the onion and garlic all over the bottom of a roasting pan.

Step 4

Place the pork hocks on top of the onion-garlic mixture, drizzle some olive oil over them, and pour on the beef stock.

Step 5

Place in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes or until the skin is a bit crispy.

Step 6

Remove from oven and lower heat to 350 F.

Step 7

Season with all the remaining ingredients, and cover.

Step 8

Place back in the oven, and roast for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is easily removed from the bone.