Lucky Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

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Lucky Black-Eyed Peas
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  1. Saute chopped onions in oil in a 3-quart sauce- or soup-pot; set aside.
  2. Sort peas carefully to remove stones and dirt, rinse well. Dump peas in pot with onion; add half the garlic cloves and the ham hocks, bay leaves, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce and black pepper.
  3. Cover with water; cook on high until just boiling, and turn down heat to low, to simmer. Add HOT water as necessary to keep peas covered. Stir occasionally.
  4. Cut smoked sausage into 3/4-inch slices, then cut slices in quarters. After peas have simmered for about 1-1/2 hours, remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Add sausage and remaining garlic. (It is not necessary to cut up garlic. It'll fall apart - and your fingers won't smell for days.) When ham hocks have cooled enough to handle, remove skin and discard. Remove meat from bones and gristle from meat. Shred meat and return to pot. Return large bones to pot. Cook on low for another hour or until peas melt in your mouth, keeping them covered with water and stirring as needed to prevent sticking. Peas should be like a bean soup with plenty of liquid, or you can smash up a few peas to create a smooth, thick consistence.
  5. Carefully, salt to taste. Remove bay leaves and bones. Serve with a dash of vinegar (malt, if possible) and steamed white rice (to cool the palate - optional). Makes 30 1/2-cup servings. Recipe may be halved. Do not freeze leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.77 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.51g 21%
Cholesterol 45.88mg 15%
Sodium 214.99mg 9%
Potassium 134.16mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.34g 0%
Sugars 0.43g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 11.07g 22%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 13.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.5 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.08g 21%
Cholesterol 51.2mg 15%
Sodium 239.95mg 9%
Potassium 149.73mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.5g 0%
Sugars 0.47g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 12.35g 22%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 15.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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