Classic Fresh Field Peas

Name: Classic Fresh Field Peas
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 2 Smoked Ham Hocks or purchased smoked ham hocks; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups shelled fresh field peas (about 1 lb.); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Total: 3 hours, 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Southern Living

Ingredients

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2 Smoked Ham Hocks or purchased smoked ham hocks1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion3 tablespoons bacon drippings2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups shelled fresh field peas (about 1 lb.)1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

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Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Remove and chop ham from hock bones; discard bones. Stir ham into peas, if desired.