Black-Eyed Peas With Caramelized Onion and Country Ham

Name: Black-Eyed Peas With Caramelized Onion and Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas; 1 bay leaf; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large purple onion, diced; 1/4 lb country ham, diced; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme (fresh, chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; fresh thyme sprig, garnish (optional)

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Recipe by Nado2003

Christmas with Southern Living 1999, Oxmoor House, JANUARY 1999

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

(15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1

bay leaf
1

(14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2

tablespoons olive oil
1

large purple onion, diced
¹⁄₄

lb country ham, diced
¹⁄₂

cup balsamic vinegar
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons thyme (fresh, chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground pepper
fresh thyme sprig, garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes; drain. Discard bay leaf. Return peas to pan; cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until golden, stirring often.
Reduce heat; add ham, and cook 10 additional minutes or until ham is crisp and onion is well browned.
Stir in vinegar, chopped thyme, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally to loosen any caramelized bits from bottom of pan, 5 minutes or until mixture is a thin syrup.
Pour over peas; toss well. Garnish, if desired.

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