Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ounces sliced salt pork belly, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 smoked ham hocks