recipe 
yields
Serves 6-8
1 large ham hock
2 ears fresh corn
1 cup diced Vidalia onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
plus more to taste
1 cup fresh field peas (such as Purple Hull
Lady Crowder) or butterbeans
8-10 sprigs fresh thyme tied in a bundle
2 fresh bay leaves
3 black cherry tomatoes (or another small heirloom variety), diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons ground sumac
Ingredients
steps
- Boil ham hock in about a gallon of water for 1 hour, or until tender. Remove ham hock, shred, and chill. Reserve stock in refrigerator.
- Shuck corn, removing silk, then cut kernels from cob. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté kernels and onion in olive oil for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- To pot of cold stock, add peas, thyme, and bay leaves and bring stock to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until peas are tender. Let cool.
- Remove herbs and strain peas, reserving stock. Combine peas with corn, shredded ham, and remaining ingredients except feta and sumac. Add ½ cup of stock and toss well. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and top with feta, sumac, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Date Published: 07.24.17
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- Recipe by Timothy Hontzas of Johnny's Restaurant in Homewood, Alabama
