ARE BLACK EYED PEAS BEANS RECIPES

Steps:

• Add beans to a large bowl and add water to cover by at least 4 inches. Cover and let soak for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
• Drain beans and rinse under cold water. In a large pot over medium heat add beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until beans are tender. Add more broth as necessary.
• Stir in spinach and simmer another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.