Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham

White Acre Peas w/ Ham

Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham

This recreates the taste and textures I remember well from my childhood. The original recipe made for an extended cooking time in a conventional pot on top of the stove, but it’s no problem at all with the pressure cooker.

Rinse your peas and pull out any bad ones. You only want the pretty peas 🙂

White Acre Peas w/ Ham

Dice your ham, garlic and, onion. Heat 2 tbsp of butter. Add the onion. Saute until tender. Add the ham and saute a few minutes longer. Season everything. Add the beans and stock. Bring to boil. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 45 minutes.

White Acre Peas w/ Ham

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Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham

Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham

Sheri
This Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham recipe recreates childhood memories. Cook in a conventional pot on top of the stove or in a pressure cooker.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern US
Servings 6
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup onion diced - medium
  • 1 can bag of dried field peas - or 3 cups fresh
  • 2 tbsp of butter
  • 1 pound ham hock with some leftover ham
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse your peas and pull out any bad ones.
  • Dice your ham, garlic and, onion.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of butter. Add the onion. Saute until tender.
  • Add the ham and saute a few minutes longer. Season everything.
  • Add the beans and stock. Bring to boil.
  • Turn the heat down to low and cook for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword White Acre Pea Recipes
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