BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HOG JOWL OR HAM HOCKS

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Categories     Side     High Fiber     New Year's Eve     Fall

Yield 8 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

•2 pounds dried black-eyed peas
• 8 ounces hog jowl or 2 small to medium ham hocks
• 6 cups water water
•1 large onion, coarsely chopped
•1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Pick over the peas and rinse well, then soak in cold water overnight. Place ham hocks or hog jowl in large kettle with water, bring to boil, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Drain peas and add to the hog jowl. Add whole onion, crushed red pepper, sugar, and salt. Add more water if needed to cover peas. Cover tightly and simmer slowly 2 hours or until peas are tender. Serve with hot cooked rice and cornbread. .

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