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Spicy Ham Hocks and Black-Eyed Peas

Here's how you make Spicy Ham Hocks and Black-Eyed Peas
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 75m
  • Cook: 75m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb smoked ham hock
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 -3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place black-eyed peas in a large deep pan.

  • Step 2: Cover with enough water to be about 2-inches deep over peas.

  • Step 3: Bring to a boil, boil 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

  • Step 4: Cover and allow to sit for 1 hour.

  • Step 5: Drain water off of black-eyed peas.

  • Step 6: Add the broth, 2 cups of water, ham hocks, onions, celery, carrots, jalapenos, salt and pepper to the black-eyed peas and bring to a boil.

  • Step 7: Reduce heat and cook, covered, for about 1 hour, or until black-eyed peas are tender, stirring occasionally.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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