Classic Fresh Field Peas

Name: Classic Fresh Field Peas
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups shelled fresh field peas (about 1 lb.); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups shelled fresh field peas (about 1 lb.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1

Bring hocks and 2 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
2

Meanwhile, saute onion in hot drippings in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add peas and onion mixture to Dutch oven with ham hocks; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove hocks; drain peas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3

Remove and chop ham from hock bones; discard bones. Stir ham into peas, if desired.