Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham

Name: Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth, or more to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas; 2 pounds diced smoked ham; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, or to taste; 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste; 1.5 teaspoons ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Perfect black-eyed peas to ring in the new year. Serve with bread and southern-style hot sauce.

Recipe by Bobcat_Chef

Published on January 1, 2016

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
2 pounds diced smoked ham
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons smoked paprika, or to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in the hot drippings until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and peas and increase heat to medium-high.
Add ham, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and 1/2 of the following spices: paprika, chili powder, white pepper, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Add remaining spices and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can use water or any type of broth. Any meat will work, such as chicken, turkey, or sausage, and any fat can be used in place of bacon drippings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375	Calories
19g	Fat
27g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 1685mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 31mg	157%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 814mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.