Dirty Black Eyed Peas

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Raw bacon - diced
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Chopped onions
4 oz	113g	Pickled pork meat - cubed
2		Smoked ham hocks - (abt 3 to 4 oz ea)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped garlic
2		Bay leaves
3 sections		Fresh thyme
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried black eyed peas
10 cups	2370ml	Chicken stock
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Crusty bread - for serving

Recipe Instructions

In a large pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper. Stir in the pickled pork meat and ham hocks. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black eyed peas and chicken stock. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the pork meat and ham hock from the peas. Thinly slice both meats and add back to the peas. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1A72 broadcast 11-07-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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