On a cold winter night, hearty meat and vegetable dishes roasted in the oven are most appealing. Ham hocks are one such meal. They have many names in german: "Eisbein, " Hachse, " "Haxe" Or " Stelze. " In bavaria, they call this dish "Schweinshaxe" And cook it in the oven, which turns the skin into a delectable crust.