On Nov 22, 9:46�pm, 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>

Ham hocks are almost always smoked... simmer them long and add to the
cooked beans. I add Penzeys smoked paprika for extra smoke flavor...
I don't care for it with much else but it's good in bean soup... add a
little at a time and taste, it's potent, and it's real smoke.