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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen black-eyed peas
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • salt (be careful Ham is salty)
  • black pepper
  • water, to cover and bring all to a boil

Method

  • Based on the amount of Peas you are cooking, add water to Pot.
  • Start to bring to a boil.
  • Take Ham Hock and score skin side if needed and add to pot.
  • Boil Ham Hock for about 20 minutes to season water, add Bacon Grease & stir until melted.
  • Add Peas.
  • Boil at a rapid boil for the first 20 minutes, then turn down to a low boil and cover pot. Continue cooking until Peas are getting soft.
  • Take a taste.
  • Season with Salt & Pepper to your taste.