BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COUNTRY HAM
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.
Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
- The next day, rinse peas thoroughly; set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add ham soup base and salt; continue simmering, covered, for 1 hour.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Peas are ready to serve when tender and seasoned to your liking.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
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