black-eyed peas with country ham

Name: BLACK-EYED PEAS With COUNTRY HAM
Prep time: 15 h
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) dry black-eyed peas; - enough water to cover peas by 2" to soak; 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil or bacon grease; 1/2 cup(s) chopped country ham (or smoked ham hock); 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1 clove(s) garlic, pressed or finely minced; 8+ cup(s) water; 2 teaspoon(s) ham soup base (ham bouillion); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste); - additional black pepper (to taste)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Mar 10, 2015

My husband loves black-eyed peas, so much so that he grows them in his garden. This is our favorite pea recipe. I cook them the old-fashioned way, with country ham and onions, but gave them a bit of a twist with olive oil, garlic and a little ham soup base for extra flavor. He loves them served with my homemade green tomato relish and cornbread.

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prep time 15 Hr

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups dry black-eyed peas
- enough water to cover peas by 2" to soak
1/2 tablespoon olive oil or bacon grease
1/2 cup chopped country ham (or smoked ham hock)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
8+ cups water
2 teaspoons ham soup base (ham bouillion)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- additional black pepper (to taste)

How To Make black-eyed peas with country ham

Step 1

The night before you want to serve the cooked peas, check through the peas and remove any stones or peas that are damaged; place peas in large bowl, cover with cold water to 2 inches over top of peas; allow to sit overnight.

Step 2

The next day, rinse peas thoroughly; set aside.
Step 3

In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat oil or grease; add chopped onions, ham and freshly ground black pepper; saute until onions begin to brown.
Step 4

Add pressed garlic and saute for 30 seconds; immediately add peas and enough water to cover by at least 2-3 inches; bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat to low/medium-low; simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
Step 5

Add ham soup base and salt; continue simmering, covered, for 1 hour.
Step 6

Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Peas are ready to serve when tender and seasoned to your liking.
Step 7

Refrigerate leftovers.
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