Scrapple Mush

Name: Scrapple (Mush)
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock; 4 quarts water; 2 teaspoons chicken soup base; 3 cups cornmeal; 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1 teaspoon ground savory; 0.125 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon ground clove; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese