Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

These black-eyed peas with ham hocks are simmered until the pork is tender and the peas are soft for a true Southern craving that hits the spot.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.