Can you cook a smoked ham hox broth?

I can't actually cook anything, as I'm just a language model! But I can definitely help you make a delicious smoked ham hock broth. Here's a recipe:

Ingredients:

* 1 smoked ham hock, about 1-1.5 pounds

* 1 onion, quartered

* 2 carrots, roughly chopped

* 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped

* 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

* 1 bay leaf

* 8 cups water

Instructions:

1. Rinse the ham hock: Rinse the ham hock under cold water and pat dry.

2. Combine ingredients: In a large stock pot, combine the ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns, bay leaf, and water.

3. Bring to a simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

4. Reduce heat and simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the ham hock is very tender.

5. Remove ham hock: Carefully remove the ham hock from the broth and set aside to cool.

6. Strain broth: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean pot. Discard the vegetables and seasonings.

7. Remove fat: Once cooled, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the broth.

8. Shred ham: Once the ham hock is cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bone. You can add this meat back to the broth or use it in other dishes.

Tips:

* For a richer flavor, roast the ham hock in the oven before simmering it in the broth.

* You can also add other vegetables to the broth, such as garlic, leeks, or parsnips.

* The broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Enjoy your delicious smoked ham hock broth! You can use it as a base for soups, stews, or even just drink it on its own.