Southern Black-eyed Peas

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb frozen black-eyed peas
• 1 lb smoked ham hock (2 hocks)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno chilies, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 add peas to a large dutch oven.
• 2 add chicken stock, water, onions and ham hocks.
• 3 bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
• 4 remove lid and add chopped garlic and jalapeños, cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until they are tender.
• 5 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 remove ham hocks before serving. (you can add the meat from the hocks if you desire. i don't).
• 7 enjoy.