Black-Eyed Peas with Caramelized Onion and Country Ham |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
3 (15.8-ounce) cans packed from fresh shelled black-eyed peas (we tested with bush's best) |
1 bay leaf |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large purple onion, diced |
1/4 pound country ham, diced |
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
garnish: fresh thyme sprigs |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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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