New Year's Black Eyed Peas with Ham
Servings 8 people
Calories 223kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black eyed peas washed, and checked for stones or dirt
- water to cover
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium if using pre made
- 1 ham hock
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the dried peas to a large bowl and cover with cold water by two inches. Add 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt and soak overnight. Drain then rinse the peas before proceeding.
- If you can't soak overnight, add the peas to a pot, cover with water (no salt) and bring to a boil then turn off and let the peas sit for one hour before continuing. Drain this liquid before proceeding.
- Fill a large pot with chicken stock or water, add just the ham hock and simmer for 30 minutes to soften it, then add the peas, celery, diced onion and garlic.
- Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer gently until the peas are soft; about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Remove the hock, peel away the tough outer skin and shred the ham that's left. Add the ham back to the pot.
- If you're using chopped collard greens, stem and dice them roughly then add them to the warm peas to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until soft. Serve warm. Refrigerate any cooled leftovers for up to five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg