Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas
Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas delivers tender legumes simmered with rich, smoky pork and a gentle bay aroma. The broth becomes silky and pepper-kissed, with the ham lending depth and comforting warmth. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or a New Year’s Day staple alongside cornbread and greens.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the black-eyed peas well, picking through them to remove any tiny pebbles or other debris.
- 2
Add the black-eyed peas, 3 cups water, ham hocks, bay leaf, pepper, and salt to a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered until the peas and ham hocks are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. If the ham hocks need more time, simmer them in water in a separate pot until the meat can be easily pulled from the bone.
- 3
Let the ham hocks cool and take the meat off the bone. Put the ham meat back into the stockpot. Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 89.37 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.63 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 24.75 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 8.23 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 8.62 g --
- Added Sugars 5.97 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 131.09 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 4.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Smoky Ham Hocks with Black Eyed Peas is made with 5 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Salt. Each serving provides about 89.37 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, Salt, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas healthy?
- Smoky Ham Hocks with Black‑Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 89.37 calories and 2.63 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.97 g (12% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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