In article 513d5c7d-24d4-47c8-9310-4c35981aedf4
@r13g2000yqk.googlegroups.com, says...

On Mar 30, 5:45*pm, John H wrote:
...smoked ham hocks. Just cook the hocks with the beans. When they're done, take
the meat off, along with some rind of course, and throw it in a blender with
some beans and juice. Blend away and pour back in the bean pot.

You'll love 'em.

Excellent Idea, John. Thanks!

I keep the meat from the hocks in chunks, but I'll try it your way.