Purple Hull Peas Side
Southern

Purple Hull Peas

Fresh purple hull peas cooked with smoked pork and garden vegetables.

70
Total Min
60
Cook Min
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cup fresh or frozen purple hull peas
  • 1.00 ham hock or 4 strips bacon
  • 1.00 onion , diced
  • 3.00 cup loves garlic , minced
  • 4.00 cup water
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine ham hock or bacon, peas, onion, garlic, and water in a pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat.

  3. 3

    Simmer 45-60 minutes until peas are tender.

  4. 4

    If using bacon, crumble it back into the peas.

  5. 5

    Season generously with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve with cornbread and pot likker.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 639
Total Fat10g
Saturated Fat3g
Cholesterol12mg
Sodium153mg
Total Carbohydrate117g
Dietary Fiber14g
Total Sugars18g
Protein11g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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