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>