Black Eyed Peas and Ham
Learn why Southerns enjoy black eyed peas every New Year's Day, plus the most delicious way to serve them: black eyed peas and ham.
Ingredients
- 1 package dried black eyed peas
- pork for seasoning: ham hocks, ham bone, or large piece of ham
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Sort through beans to ensure there aren't any stones. Place sorted beans in a large mixing bowl or pot. Completely cover with water (with a few inches extra over the top) and soak overnight.1 package dried black eyed peas
- In the morning, pour off the soaking water and place the peas in the pot they're to be cooked in.
- Add pork for seasoning. Cover with water to ensure that peas don't boil dry. Add all other seasonings. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for several hours.pork for seasoning: ham hocks, ham bone, or large piece of ham, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Remove ham and shred it, then place it back in the pot. Continue cooking until peas are tender. Total cooking time will take at least three to four hours.