Southern Purple Hull Peas or Pink Eyes are a delicious variety of field peas. While they're all similar, each adds its own unique quality.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the bacon pieces in a dutch oven over medium heat until crispy and all the fat has rendered. Remove the cooked pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the ham hock to the pot then add the peas.
- Next, slowly add the chicken broth and water.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- Taste the broth of the peas and add salt if needed.
- Next add ground black pepper.
- Pink eyed peas should be tender but not mushy when done.
- Serve as a side dish or as the main meal with a side cornbread.
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