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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Black Eyed Peas With Ham - New Year Recipe

Tags: New Year Recipe, Happy New Year Recipe, Good Luck Recipe, Black eyed peas recipe.
Southern foods.

Eating black eyed peas on New Year's Eve brings you luck.
Cooking black eyed peas at a low simmer instead of a boil will keep the skins from bursting and give the dish a better appearance. Also add salt after cooking is complete as it can make the beans tough.

3 1/2 c canned or frozen (and thawed) black-eyed peas thawed
3 c chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
4 oz finely chopped ham
1 C onion, chopped
2 T balsamic or red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. (more to taste) crushed red pepper
pepper to taste

Serves 6

Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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