Stewed Black-Eyed Peas with Country Ham

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Country Ham

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (18)

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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 9 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
5 to 6 ounces (about 1 cup) roughly chopped country ham pieces
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked in cold water overnight and rinsed well
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup cold water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a medium stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and country ham. Add the black-eyed peas, chicken stock, and 1 cup cold water. Bring the liquid up to a boil, partially cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the peas for about 25 minutes, uncover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Season the peas with salt and pepper as needed.

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recipe Stewed Black-Eyed Peas with Country Ham
Brenda Canton, KS 01-27-2010
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Not the same ole boring Blackeyed Peas
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made these for New Years and for the first time my husband got a second helping. I also used a ham hock, browned slightly... before adding the onion. I added some Louisiana hot sauce for a little spice and found they were delicious. Will definately make again and again!Read more
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Beth Killen, AL 01-03-2010
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New Years Day - Lucky Black Eyed Peas! YUMMY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were delicious! My family raved on and on about them. Thanks!!
recipe Stewed Black-Eyed Peas with Country Ham
Samantha Grand Prairie, TX 01-01-2010
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Very easy blackeyed pea recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the first time for me to make blackeyed peas for the New Year. I had made a ham for Christmas and had ham left over... so I just used it for this recipe as well. I followed the recipe exactly as it states and all I added at the end was a little Tonys creole seasoning to give it a little bit of spice. I do not like things very spicy where as my husband does, so this made it that much more perfect. I will keep this recipe and use it for years to come. Thanks Emeril! Read more
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Dana VIrginia Beach, VA 01-01-2010
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best black eyed peas I have ever tasted!! Full of flavor! Soaked peas for 6 hours & threw all the ingredients in a crock... pot minus the water. Also used ham hock instead of ham. Cooked on low for 8 hours. This recipe is definitely a keeper!! Read more
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null null, null 02-17-2009
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Best blk eyed peas Ive ever had!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe without soaking the peas & added a little extra water. It was an easy/fast recipe & delicious! I will make... this again......... Read more
recipe Stewed Black-Eyed Peas with Country Ham
Gregg Kansas City, MO 12-31-2008
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Great New Year's Meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed the flavor of this recepie, which says alot for bland beans. I added a small amount of cayenne and cumin to... boost, and found these to be very good eats. Good recepieRead more