Make the Soup:
How to Make White Bean and Ham Soup
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This depends on the curing. In Tennessee you can buy whole hams that are hanging on the wall unrefrigerated. Because the ham hocks were smoked and the temperature in the house was cool, they should still be safe to eat once reheated to at least 165 degrees.
Method 2 Method 2 of 3: Making Roasted Ham Hocks