Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes
"Cooked in an aromatic broth with ham hocks and beer (sub chicken broth, if desired), these Mexican-inspired peas are as delicious on their own as they are with fried tomatoes or grilled steak...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 garlic clove, minced
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3 cups fresh black-eyed peas
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2 Smoked Ham Hocks or purchased smoked ham hocks
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1 (12-oz.) bottle amber beer
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 bay leaf
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1 (7-oz.) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup plain white cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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3 large firm green tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
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Canola oil
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3 large ripe red tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
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1/2 cup crumbled feta or Cotija cheese
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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Hot sauce
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