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.

Great to keep a small amount, keep in your freezer if you don't expect
to use much over time:
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...shpaprika.html