Lucky Black-eyed Peas with Escarole and Ham

Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas 1 onion, chopped 1-2 cayenne peppers, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups ham stock 1 lb cubed hickory smoked ham 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon hot paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 medium head escarole, cut into bite-sized piece