A Mess of Peas
Ingredients
Makes 10 to 12 servings / Prep: 5 min., Cook: 1 hr.
- 1 quart water
- 1 8- to 10-ounce smoked ham hock
- 8 cups fresh field peas
- 4 to 6 hot peppers in vinegar drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 quart water and smoked ham hock to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in peas and remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until peas are done.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For testing purposes only, we used a variety of peas.