Black-eyed Peas And Ham Hocks
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | American | Vegetable | 6 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | lb | Smoked ham hocks, cut into |
| 2-inch slices | ||
| 1/2 | lb | Dried black-eyed peas |
| soaked for 4 hours & | ||
| drained | ||
| 2 | Stalks celery, chopped | |
| 1 | Yellow onion, peeled | |
| chopped | ||
| 1 | Green bell pepper, chopped | |
| 1/2 | t | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| or to taste | ||
| Salt & pepper to taste, be | ||
| careful with the salt | ||
| the | ||
| ham hocks are already | ||
| salty |
INSTRUCTIONS
Most Yankees have never seen a black-eyed pea. Actually, it is a bean, and it has a marvelous sort of smoky flavor that cooks up beautifully in the midst of a wonderful soul menu. This is not an expensive dish. Most soul dishes are not expensive . . . which is one ofthe points behind "soul." This is, however, terribly nutritious and enjoyable. Place the ham hocks in a covered kettle and add just enough water to barely cover. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 hours, or until tender. Add the peas, drained, along with the remaining ingredients. Careful with the salt! Cook, covered, until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes. You may wish to remove the lid and reduce some of the juices before serving. This dish offers soup, meat, and sustenance. Add a salad and some rolls and enjoy. From <The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 51
Calories From Fat: 20
Total Fat: 2.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 250.6mg
Potassium: 322.1mg
Carbohydrates: 6.2g
Fiber: 3.6g
Sugar: 1.2g
Protein: 3.4g