Ham Hock Stock

Serves:
2 quarts
Chef:
Irv Miller
Ingredients:
1 gallon Water
2 Ham hocks
2 Yellow onions, rough cut
1 Celery rib, rough cut
2 Carrots, peeled and rough cut
2 tablespoons Salt
3 Bay leaves
½ teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 hours. Strain; reserve liquid. Let ham hocks cool, then remove meat. Discard bones and fat from ham hocks.