SPICY HAM HOCKS AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

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You can serve this on rice or simply as a side dish. It's alittle bit spicy, but you might like to add some Tabasco or hot green pepper sauce to give it a little more punch. I do.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 2h33m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 lb smoked ham hock
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 -3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas in a large deep pan.
  • Cover with enough water to be about 2-inches deep over peas.
  • Bring to a boil, boil 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Cover and allow to sit for 1 hour.
  • Drain water off of black-eyed peas.
  • Add the broth, 2 cups of water, ham hocks, onions, celery, carrots, jalapenos, salt and pepper to the black-eyed peas and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook, covered, for about 1 hour, or until black-eyed peas are tender, stirring occasionally.

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