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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."

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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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE 
I have searched for the Perfect Black Eyed Pea recipe each year for New Year's Day. I am not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2005 by BONNIET310 
Needs more water and I cover my pot. I also added chopped onion, a little garlic and creole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Vickie C. 
This recipe gave me a good jumping off point. I soaked the peas overnight for fear that they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2004 by Jan Kelton 
This need WAY more than 3 cups of water!! Try starting with 6 cups. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by okimadoki Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This recipe was pretty good. I just fixed it in my Slow Cooker for 9 hours. I used more of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Duckball 
My southern husband wanted black-eyed peas on New Year's (I still don't get it, but I'm from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by demetriusdevera 
I feel the added water suggestions, and they help. I would recommend soaking the peas, first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by ORNSHAW 
This recipe is also good with green bean snaps thrown in. We like it best the southern way --... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by April 
With the added water, it turned out great!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Royall Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Made this tonight. I read the reviews and made a few changes and saved them in a custom recipe... MORE

 
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