Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen shelled white acre peas
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 smoked ham hock (can substitute ¼ lb salt pork, o r¼ lb leftover ham)
  • ½ cup (minced onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease (can substitute olive oil)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Add bacon grease or olive oil to a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onion and saute for about six to seven minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Watch the garlic carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • Add the ham hock or whatever pork product you are using, the peas, water, kosher salt, and pepper. Add more water if necessary to cover the peas by at least an inch and turn the heat up until the water come to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the peas simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Taste a few to check for seasoning and to see if they are done. If not continue cooking for a few more minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately!