Succotash
You can't get more "Southern" than succotash. This recipe comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. This dish made her famous at least with everyone who ever tasted it.
Ingredients
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
- 1 package (10 ounces) crowder peas, thawed or 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
- Snipped fresh dill and chives, optional
