Southern Filed Peans and Snaps Recipe

Name: Southern Filed Peans and Snaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups water; 4 ounces salt pork, bacon or 4 ounces a small ham hocks; 1 dried whole red chili pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, smashed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 14 freshly cracked black pepper; 1 lb fresh green beans; 1 tablespoon bacon drippings (optional) or 1 tablespoon butter (optional); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon herbes de provence (optional)

Servings: persons

10 cups water
4 ounces salt pork, bacon or 4 ounces a small ham hocks
1 dried whole red chili pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 cups onions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
14 freshly cracked black pepper
1 lb fresh green beans
1 tablespoon bacon drippings (optional) or 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon herbes de provence (optional)

1
Rinse field peas and place into a large pot or Dutch oven.
2
If preparing from dried, presoaked peas, cover with water, add salt pork, bacon or ham hock, and chile pod, if using.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, at a bare bubble for 1 hour.
4
Heat bacon drippings in a separate skillet and add the onion.
5
Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender but not browned.
6
Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir another minute.
7
Transfer to pea pot.
8
Rinse, trim and snap green beans in half or thirds, depending on their size.
9
Add to pot, bring peas to a boil, reduce and simmer over a medium low heat, until peas are tender, another 25-30 minutes.
10
If preparing from fresh or frozen, place everything into the pot all at once and cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until beans and peas are tender.
11
Add butter or bacon fat and stir in; taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
12
Serve as a side dish.
13
Also excellent with grilled andouille sausage and cornbread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups water, 4 ounces salt pork, bacon or 4 ounces a small ham hocks, 1 dried whole red chili pepper (optional), 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, and more.

Yes, Southern Filed Peans and Snaps falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Filed Peans and Snaps

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