SOUTHERN HAM HOCK BLACK-EYED PEAS

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These are just the best black-eyed peas I've had. Ordinarily I would use fresh jalapeño peppers,but the pickled worked very well in this. I like to serve this with Southern Cornbread made in a cast iron skillet. Served this on New Years day for good luck.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb frozen black-eyed peas
1 lb smoked ham hock (2 hocks)
1 cup chopped onion
32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno chilies, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add peas to a large dutch oven.
  • Add chicken stock, water, onions and ham hocks.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove lid and add chopped garlic and jalapeños, cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove ham hocks before serving. (You can add the meat from the hocks if you desire. I don't).
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 124.4, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10.2

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