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Southern White Acre Peas w/ Ham

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern US
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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