Ms. P's Dirty Black Eyed Peas - ★Cooking Recipes★

Directions for: Ms. P's Dirty Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients

450 g peppered bacon, diced

4 cup yellow or sweet onion, chopped

4 smocked ham hocks, scored through the meat and fat

5-6 cloves garlic, chopped

4-5 bay leaves

6 sprig thyme

900 g dried black-eyed peas, soaked in water for at least an hour

18-20 cups unsalted chicken stock

salt and pepper

Directions

1. In large stockpot over medium-high heat, render down bacon until crispy, about 10-12 minutes.

2. Add the onions and saut for 2-3 minutes. Season the onions with just a little salt, as too much salt will cause the black-eyed peas to break up later.

3. Stir in the ham hocks, bringing them to the bottom of the pan to braise for 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black-eyed peas and chicken stock. Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to a slow simmer. Cook for about 2-2.5 hours, or until peas are tender.

5. Remove the pork meat, finely mince it and add back to the peas. Remove thyme leaves and bay leaves.

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