black eyed peas and ham hocks

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Black eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

Slow-cooked southern dish with ham hocks and black-eyed peas—flavorful and traditionally eaten for good luck on New Year's Day.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 2 smoked ham hocks salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf