Black-eyed Peas and Ham Hocks Recipe
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Black-eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

By: DOUET 
"This recipe is in response to 'cutelittlerocker's' request for anything Southern. It is my Mom's recipe, and she was from Arkansas. A portion of the peas may be mashed once cooked, then stirred together with the whole peas and shredded ham hock for a creamier consistency."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Rinse dried peas thoroughly, sorting any tiny pebbles or other debris.
  2. In a large stockpot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil with black-eyed peas, ham hocks, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, or until peas and ham hocks are tender. If ham hocks require further cooking, simmer in water in a separate pot until meat is easily pulled from the bone.
  3. Cool ham hocks and remove all meat from the bone. Stir ham into the peas, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 516 | Total Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE   view full review
I have searched for the Perfect Black Eyed Pea recipe each year for New Year's Day. I am not a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Vickie C.   view full review
This recipe gave me a good jumping off point. I soaked the peas overnight for fear that they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2005 by BONNIET310   view full review
Needs more water and I cover my pot. I also added chopped onion, a little garlic and creole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Royall   view full review
Made this tonight. I read the reviews and made a few changes and saved them in a custom recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by okimadoki   view full review
This recipe was pretty good. I just fixed it in my Slow Cooker for 9 hours. I used more of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by Marilyn   view full review
I made this in the slow cooker (7 hours on low). Turned out great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Duckball   view full review
My southern husband wanted black-eyed peas on New Year's (I still don't get it, but I'm from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2004 by Jan Kelton   view full review
This need WAY more than 3 cups of water!! Try starting with 6 cups.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by ORNSHAW   view full review
This recipe is also good with green bean snaps thrown in. We like it best the southern way --...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by demetriusdevera   view full review
I feel the added water suggestions, and they help. I would recommend soaking the peas, first...

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