dirty black eyed peas

Name: Dirty Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) thick sliced bacon, diced; 2 cup(s) onions, chopped; 4 ounce(s) pickled pork meat, cubed; 2 - smoked ham hocks, 3-4 ounces each; 2 tablespoon(s) garlic, chopped; 2 - bay leaves; 3 sprig(s) fresh thyme; 1 pound(s) dried black eyed peas; 10 cup(s) chicken stock (see recipe in "the basics"); - salt and pepper

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Patrick Johnson

Kingwood, TX

Updated on Nov 30, 2011

On New Year's day, I am always looking for a unique recipe to spark up black eyed peas. As the name suggests, these dirty black eyed peas are a little naughty and a little nice. Here's to your good luck!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound thick sliced bacon, diced
2 cups onions, chopped
4 ounces pickled pork meat, cubed
2 - smoked ham hocks, 3-4 ounces each
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 - bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound dried black eyed peas
10 cups chicken stock (see recipe in "the basics")
- salt and pepper

How To Make dirty black eyed peas

Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat, render bacon until crispy.

Step 2

Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes and season mixture with salt and pepper.
Step 3

Stir in pickled pork meat and ham hocks and saute for about 2 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black eyed peas and chicken stock and adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 5

Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until peas are tender.
Step 6

Remove the ham hock from the peas, thinly slice and add back to the peas.
Step 7

Serve with jalapeno cornbread.
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