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Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Ham Bone, Collard Greens & Cabbage

Name: Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Ham Bone, Collard Greens & Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil (Source: 1 Tbsp olive oil); 1 each leftover ham bone plus 2 cups diced ham (10 oz ) (Source: 1 leftover ham bone plus 2 cups diced ham (10 oz )); 2 each medium yellow onions (chopped) (Source: 2 medium yellow onions (chopped)); 3 stalks celery (chopped) (Source: 3 stalks celery (chopped)); 1 tsp kosher salt (Source: 1 tsp kosher salt); 7 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 7 cloves garlic (minced)); 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or water (Source: 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or water); 1 each small head cabbage (1 1/2 lb, chopped) (Source: 1 small head cabbage (1 1/2 lb, chopped)); 1 bunch collard greens (stemmed and chopped (12 oz stemmed)) (Source: 1 bunch collard greens (stemmed and chopped (12 oz stemmed))); 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (Source: 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper); ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) (Source: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)); 2 each 15-oz cans black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed) (Source: 2 15-oz cans black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed))

Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Ham Bone, Collard Greens & Cabbage is made with 15-oz cans black-eyed peas, leftover ham bone plus 2 cups diced ham, and collard greens.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 70 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerAmericanPorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Pork
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Get to know the ingredients

leftover ham bone plus 2 cups diced ham (10 oz )

In the method: Pour in the stock and add the ham bone, ham, black eyed peas increase the heat back to medium-high, and bring to a boil.

medium yellow onions (chopped)

In the method: In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium.

celery (chopped)

In the method: Add the onions and celery with the salt and cook until the onions are translucent and browned along the edges, 10 to 14 minutes.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Remove the bone.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot and dutch oven. Start with this step: In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Turn the heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, until the greens cook down a bit and start to become tender, 15 minutes or so.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: skinnytaste.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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