Name: Southern Black Eyed Peas and Ham (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 12 min
Cook time: 1 h 48 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 Pound Dried Black Eyed Peas; 1 Ham Hock; 1 Yellow Onion-chopped; 2 Garlic Cloves-minced; 1 Green Bell Pepper-chopped; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 8 Cups Chicken Broth

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A hearty and flavorful dish of black-eyed peas simmered with ham hock for a traditional Southern taste.

Total 3h

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 10

Peas
1 450 g Pound Dried Black Eyed Peas
Ham
1 450 g Ham Hock
Aromatics
1 120 g Yellow Onion-chopped
2 2 Garlic Cloves-minced
1 1 Green Bell Pepper-chopped
Seasoning
1 15 mL Tablespoon Salt
7.5 mL Teaspoon Black Pepper
7.5 mL Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
3.75 mL Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Liquid
8 1.89 L Cups Chicken Broth

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Instructions

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Rinse the Dried Black Eyed Peas thoroughly.
Place the Peas in a large pot and cover with water. Soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Drain the Peas and return them to the pot. Add the Ham Hock, Chicken Broth, and Aromatics.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the Peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the Seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the Ham Hock and shred the meat. Return the shredded meat to the pot.
Serve hot.