On 14 Sep 2009 02:59:37 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Gene > wrote:
>> [ . . . ]
>> BTW, some people toss in a couple of smoked ham hocks. I have to try
>> that next time. Could be great!
>
>Lemme know how it turns out, Gene. I usually use hocks in beans or chili.

I will, next time.

I use hocks in split pea soup also, and with bean soup too!