Ham and Bean Soup (Made with Ham Hocks)
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
What is a ham hock, you ask? I didn't know either when my mom bought two for me at an Amish farmer's market. In quick terms, it's a joint in a hog's leg. (You can look it up on Wikipedia for a more descriptive definition, if you are so inclined.) What you really need to know is that a ham hock makes for a flavorful and hearty soup. The initial recipe that I found online called for the ham hocks to be simmered with dried beans, but my mom suggested that I roast the ham before making the soup as t
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