"Levelwave©" wrote in message

> Is 4 Ham Hocks too much "ham hock" for 1 lb of Pintos?... I making a big
> pot of beans for dinner tonight and the stupidmarket only had packs of
> 4... If I just use two will the remaining freeze well for another pot?
>
> ~john

I'd only use one for one pound of beans. That flavor goes a long way. If
the store doesn't have ham hocks, I buy smoked necks - one good-sized piece
is enough to do the job. Also, I save some of the less-tender pieces of
ham if I'd cooked one, cut them up and throw some in. Yes, you can freeze
them, but not for long - the flavor becomes too strong.

Dora