Black Eyed Pea And Ham Dip Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM

Steps:

• Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM DIP RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Saute ham 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned; stir in black-eyed peas and the water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 8 minutes, or until liquid is almost evaporated. Partially mash beans with back of a spoon to desired consistency. In a medium bowl, stir together tomato, scallions, celery, parsley, oil, and vinegar. Spoon warm bean mixture into a serving bowl, and top with tomato mixture. Serve with crackers.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Drain peas. Dice ham and reserve the bone.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve for garnish.
• Saute onion and celery in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the bacon fat and transfer vegetables to a soup pot.
• Add peas, diced ham, ham bone, tomatoes, lemon juice, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and ham bone.
• Serve over warm rice with crumbled bacon and green onions sprinkled over top.

DEEP-FRIED BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM BITES WITH SWEET CRANBERRY DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine peas, shallots, bell pepper, and ham. Mix in cornstarch, egg whites, salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, syrup, and garlic powder. Heat through until warm, Cover and keep warm.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer untilit reaches 325 degrees. Working in batches and using 2 tsp., carefully slide small portions (bites) into the hot oil. Pea mixture is not very firm, so you have to slide them into the hot oil very slowly so they will keep their shape. Deep fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with cranberry dipping sauce.