Hot and Hot Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh shelled lady peas (about 6 ounces) or black-eyed peas, rinsed well and drained
• 2 cups peanut oil
• 6 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 (6-ounce) smoked ham hock
• 7 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
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• • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk, divided
  • 2 cups peanut oil
  • 3 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and coarsely crumbled
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • 6 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 6 tablespoons torn fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • 7 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup fresh shelled lady peas (about 6 ounces) or black-eyed peas, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • 1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (6-ounce) smoked ham hock
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk, divided
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 30 whole baby okra, trimmed
  • ¼ cup coarse-ground cornmeal
  • ¼ cup coarse-ground cornmeal
  • 30 whole baby okra, trimmed
  • 3 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and coarsely crumbled
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 6 tablespoons torn fresh basil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Sprinkle cut sides of tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar. Set aside. 2. Combine peas, ham hock, onion, and thyme in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; simmer 15 minutes or until pea...

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