Black-Eyed Peas

By KathieC

Ingredients

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 whole jalapeño peppers (optional)
• 1 (16-oz.) package dried black-eyed peas
• 1 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring first 6 ingredients and, if desired, jalapeños to a boil in a Dutch oven; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

2. Rinse and sort peas according to package directions. Add peas and 1/2 tsp. salt to Dutch oven, and cook, covered, 1 hour or until peas are tender. If desired, remove meat from ham hock, finely chop, and return to Dutch oven. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste.