In a shallow dish, coat the trout with the cornmeal. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter begins to melt, place the trout, skin-side down, and cook over medium heat until the skin turns brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Gently turn the trout over and continue to cook another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve the pan juices.
Melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot and onion and cook until the onion is just translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, black-eyed peas, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add just enough water to cover the mixture and lower the heat. Cook until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add the strips of country ham. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove thyme sprigs. Place the warm black-eyed peas in the center of a plate. Arrange the trout on top. Drizzle with the pan juices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	551.96 Kcal (2311 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.08g	37%
Cholesterol	149.53mg	50%
Sodium	478.89mg	20%
Potassium	1080.19mg	23%
Total Carbs	22.6g	8%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	13%
Protein	38.56g	77%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	138.9mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.12 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.94g	37%
Cholesterol	36.87mg	50%
Sodium	118.09mg	20%
Potassium	266.38mg	23%
Total Carbs	5.57g	8%
Sugars	0.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	13%
Protein	9.51g	77%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	34.3mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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