Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham

Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham

This black-eyed peas dish makes good use of leftover ham and is a great way to ring in the new year.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 30 mins
Total Time
3 hr
Calories
375 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in the hot drippings until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and peas and increase heat to medium-high.
Step 2
Add ham, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and 1/2 of the following spices: paprika, chili powder, white pepper, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Add remaining spices and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 6 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds diced smoked ham
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, or to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground white pepper

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