Spicy Ham Hocks And Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 lb smoked ham hock
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 -3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Place black-eyed peas in a large deep pan.
Cover with enough water to be about 2-inches deep over peas.
Bring to a boil, boil 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Cover and allow to sit for 1 hour.
Drain water off of black-eyed peas.
Add the broth, 2 cups of water, ham hocks, onions, celery, carrots, jalapenos, salt and pepper to the black-eyed peas and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook, covered, for about 1 hour, or until black-eyed peas are tender, stirring occasionally.