Caribbean Hot-Pot Broth:
Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Servings: 10
2 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 cups sliced yellow onions
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
8 1/4 cups water, divided
1 container (32 ounces) Kitchen Basics Original Chicken Stock
1 whole chile pepper, such as Scotch bonnet or habanero
2 McCormick Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Turmeric