New Years Day Black Eyed Peas And Ham Hocks Food

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM

Steps:

• Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM HOCKS

Steps:

• Rinse peas well and pick out dirt and stones (I do not soak mine).
• Add to a large stock pot.
• Fill with water up to a little over half full (you may need to add more water (hot) as you go).
• Add ham hocks, salt and pepper (be careful not to add too much salt because of the ham hocks).
• Bring to a rapid boil for about 20 minutes. stirring so the peas don't stick.
• Put on low and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring every so often.
• When done, you can serve it by itself or over rice.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HAM HOCKS

Steps:

• Soak dried peas overnight or longer.
• Sautee the holy trinity and serrano pepper in oil until they sweat. You may want to season the veggies at this point, but beware -- unless you are familiar with the salt content of the hocks, tread lightly.
• Add drained peas and remaining ingredients, except toasted flour, and bring to a boil. Then, cover, and simmer for two hours, or until peas are tender.
• When peas are tender, remove and debone the hocks, chop the meat into bite-sized chunks, and return to pot. Continue to simmer.
• In a sautee pan, toast the flour over medium heat until a medium to dark carmel color -- ten minutes should do the trick. Add it to the peas a bit at a time, and stir after each addition, until desired thickness is achieved.

SOUTHERN HAM HOCK BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Add peas to a large dutch oven.
• Add chicken stock, water, onions and ham hocks.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove lid and add chopped garlic and jalapeños, cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until they are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove ham hocks before serving. (You can add the meat from the hocks if you desire. I don't).
• Enjoy.