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Classic Fresh Field Peas
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Brief Description
Smoky ham hocks enrich the broth, yielding a delicious pot of field peas.
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Main Ingredient
Field peas
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Category: Vegetables
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 45 min(s)
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Cook Time: 145 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Posted By: mssavy
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Posted On: Dec 29, 2015
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Ingredients:
- 2 - Smoked Ham Hocks or purchased smoked ham hocks
- 1 1/2 cups - onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons - bacon drippings
- 2 cloves - garlic minced
- 3 cups - fresh field peas shelled (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoons - kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons - ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Bring hocks and 2 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot drippings in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add peas and onion mixture to Dutch oven with ham hocks; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove hocks; drain peas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Remove and chop ham from hock bones; discard bones. Stir ham into peas, if desired.
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