black eyed peas: Authentic Southern Dishes Made - Baker Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
• 2 tbsp Kosher salt (for soaking)
• 6 cups water (for soaking)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil or bacon drippings
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wing
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste