Crowder Peas

Name: Crowder Peas
Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, cut in half; 1/2 medium carrot, cut in half lengthwise; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons jarred ham base; 2 cups fresh or frozen crowder peas; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, cut in half
1/2 medium carrot, cut in half lengthwise
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred ham base
2 cups fresh or frozen crowder peas
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Cook first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in ham base and 4 cups of water until well blended. Add peas, thyme, salt, and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until peas are done. Remove from heat; cool 30 minutes.
2

Drain peas, reserving cooking liquid for another use. Remove and discard onion, carrots, celery, and thyme sprigs.
3

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Superior Touch Better Than Bouillon ham base.