SOUTHERN PURPLE HULL PEAS

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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

4-5 Strips of Bacon, cut into pieces
1 Country Ham Hock
1.5-2 lbs Fresh Frozen Purple Hull Peas
32 oz Chicken Broth
2 c Water, more or less as needed to cover the peas
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

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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