Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

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This recipe for black-eyed peas with ham hocks is my mom's, and she was from Arkansas. Once cooked, a portion of the peas may be mashed, then stirred together with the whole peas and shredded ham hock for a creamier consistency.

Submitted by DOUET
Updated on January 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas

  • 3 cups water, plus more if needed

  • 2 smoked ham hocks

  • 1 bay leaf

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly, sorting and discarding any tiny pebbles or other debris.

  2. Place black-eyed peas, 3 cups water, ham hocks, bay leaf, pepper, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until peas and ham hocks are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. 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 meat from the bone. Return ham meat to the stockpot. Discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
18g Fat
55g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 59mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 1241mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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