Tried to make a 'fancy' bean soup with a $2 ham hock and it turned into a week of meals

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Love that kind of kitchen magic. A cheap ham hock is a flavor powerhouse. It turns a pot of beans into something rich and meaty. You get soup for days, then you can mash the leftovers into a spread, or even fry it up with eggs. That's how you win at grocery shopping.

davidb491mo ago

So you're telling me the secret to winning at groceries is just buying old pig ankles? What's next, a trophy for boiling bones? I guess my fancy steak dinners have been losing this whole time. I'm gonna need a bigger pot and way more beans.

abby3081mo ago

It's the same reason a cheap cast iron skillet outlasts a fancy non-stick pan. The best stuff is often simple, ugly, and built to last. We get sold on shiny packaging and quick fixes, but the real wins come from the boring basics. A ham hock and beans is just the kitchen version of that truth.