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Dixie Ham Stew
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 500 Minutes
Servings: 8
A down-home delicious stew that my family loves.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
4 cups water
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1 -2 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 cups water
4 cups chopped collard greens (wash the leaves well) or 4 cups fresh spinach (wash the leaves well)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
Directions:
1. Rinse the peas in a colander; drain well.
2. Add the peas and 4 cups water to a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.
4. Add the peas, ham, hominy, frozen okra, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to a large slow-cooker.
5. Add in 4 1/2 cups water.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
7. Increase to HIGH setting and add collard greens and tomatoes; cover and cook 10 minutes.
8. Check seasoning to taste and adjust as necessary.
9. Ladle into soup bowls.
By RecipeOfHealth.com