I'm crazy - paid $21.95 for ham hocks

[dem in texas]

I use ham hocks when I cook dried beans and make bean soups. My local market quit carrying them. I tried the Mexican smoked neck bones, but flavor was not to my liking. Tried chopped bacon, just not the right flavor. Was typing in an order for home delivery on Amazon Fresh and saw ham hocks for the astounding price of $21.92 for 2pounds. Ham hocks are usually at the bottom of the meat food, a package might run $4

I gasped at the price, but went for it. I now have 2 pounds of ham hock in the fridge, will divide into 4 parts.

Tomorrow I'm making Split Pea soup with ham hock!

[SharonClark]

1. I bought two huge smoked hocks this

morning for $9 and thought that was expensive. Making bean soup this weekend.

[murielm99]

2. Look at it this way:

How many meals will you get out of those ham hocks? More than just one!

[Grasswire2]

3. I tried to order some for home delivery today.

Local small grocery chain, slightly upscale but I trust their in-house butcher shop.

They were out!

I haven't had a ham hock for more than ten years.

[brewens]

4. Is that better than the bone from a whole ham? I have a bunch of navy ben and ham soup from the ham

I did right before Thanksgiving. I need another ham to make split pea. I love ham. Just had a killer sandwich with bread I baked.

[sprinkleeninow]

5. No u r not. It's justified. Savor your soup!

I'll be at your door l8r today. 😉

[cayugafalls]

6. Dang, that is some high falutin' soup you'll be making!

I was at HEB here over the weekend and got a couple packs of smoked hocks for $5 each...around 5lbs...one is in freezer, other is being used for beans...

I know how you feel though...when you gotta have soup, you gotta have it!

[monkeyman1]

7. to bad ya' can't go to Oklahoma, they average about $1.69 @ lb.! get ya bunch

[Major Nikon]

8. Not sure where you live in Texas, but I get mine at Winco

It’s been a while since I bought any, but I remember the price as reasonable (at least by today’s standards). I can also get smoked ham shanks which I generally prefer and they are vacuum sealed which keep well in the freezer. That’s why I haven’t bought any in a while. Another option is to inquire at the butcher’s counter at supermarkets that still have them. Even if they don’t have something there’s a decent chance they can order it for you at a price far cheaper than Amazon.

[lillypaddle]

9. I'm with you

Ham hocks for beans are one of life's necessities. The only thing that starts to compare is the ham bone with meat from a large ham. I probably have at least 6 hocks in my fridge right now.

Is there a Kroger where you are? They almost always have them.

[True Dough]

10. Bacon satisfies my taste

But it's a lot more costly than it was a year or two ago as well. Not $21.95 expensive, mind you.

Anyway, enjoy your soup!

[hlthe2b]

11. No local butchers... in Texas?

Damn, that is expensive. But, yeah, I calculate per meal cost when I add somewhat overpriced meat to a bean dish, soup, or stew and it usually comes out pretty favorable, so... (I always make enough to freeze too, so when you factor in time, it is definitely worth it).

[dem in texas]

15. I usually make 4 quarts of soup.

What we don't eat, I put in quart containers, so i will be sure to have some soup left over to freeze. Yes, that does bring down the price per meal.

I had planned to make soup today, but had forgotten Dr's appt. Tomorrow we are going to restock our booth at the antique mall, so Sunday will be my soup making day.

Probably make egg salad sandwiches to go with the soup (hard-boiled eggs, grated raw carrot, sweet pickle relish, mayo).

[Kali]

12. holy crap!

why not just get a ham?

[Vinca]

13. I haven't been able to find those either. Pea soup isn't the same without them.

[Callalily]

14. That is utterly ridiculous.

I made some homemade bean soup and used smoked turkey legs. Turned out really good.

[hippywife]

16. At least you realize how crazy you are.

You got that self-awareness thing going for you.

[dem in texas]

17. Made Split Pea soup yesterday

Used about 2/3 of one ham hock. Was well worth the money, soup had the deep ham hock taste that was missing on my last batch of soup. Made almost a gallon. Put 2 quarts in the freezer.

[Retrograde]

18. Smoked ham hocks are $4-$5 here

and I live in a very expensive part of the country - I suspect Amazon is building a delivery or similar expense into the cost.

So how did the soup turn out?