The ham hocks I get are really meaty, with very little fat and a big bone. They’re pig ankles, not a block of lard. They’re used mostly to flavor beans. Funny how when a regular-weight person cooks a pot of beans flavored with a small amount of ham, they’re being health-minded, eco-friendly and thrifty, but when a heavy person cooks a pot of beans flavored with ham, they’re being gluttonous and indulgent.
Now I need to go pick up some ham hocks and beans.