JonL wrote:
> My 15 bean soup is already done, last night. Didn't notice till it was
> too late, it didn't include the ham flavor pack. Then I couldn't find
> the usual country ham, so today I settled for for ham hocks. They're
> pale-looking, so I assume they're not smoked. Just guessing, decided to
> simmer them till I think they're done.
>
> Don't think just adding the hocks will help the flavor much....can I use
> the water the hocks boiled in...?? Couldn't find anything resembling ham
> flavoring at 3 stores.
>
> any ideas welcomed
> <Jon K>

Try adding some liquid smoke to the water that you boil the hocks in.