Black Eyed Peas

Spiced Up

120 min

6 servings

Created by

Recipelly originals

Gather around the kitchen table and let's whip up a batch of these rich, smoky black-eyed peas. Whether it's a lazy Sunday or a festive family get-together, this dish brings everyone to the table with its hearty blend of spices and comforting chunks of ham. It’s not just food; it’s a bowl full of Southern tradition that turns any meal into a cozy affair.

What you need?

dried black-eyed peas1 lb' dried black-eyed peas

onion1 large onion

garlic2 cloves garlic

water or chicken broth6 cups' water or chicken broth

ham hock or diced ham1 ham hock or 1 cup' ham hock or diced ham

black pepper1/2 teaspoon' black pepper

cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon' cayenne pepper

bay leaf1' bay leaf

ham hock1' ham hock

pepperto taste' pepper

vegetable oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil

hamto taste (if ham hock is used and shredded back into the pot)' ham

saltto taste' salt

Possible substitutions

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Imagine a chilly evening when you're craving something that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. That's the perfect time for whipping up a pot of these soul-soothing black-eyed peas. Infused with the rich, smoky flavors of ham and a carefully chosen blend of spices, this dish brings more than just sustenance; it carries with it the comforting essence of Southern hospitality. Whether you’re gathering around the table with family or enjoying a quiet night by yourself, preparing this dish promises both warmth and wholesomeness. Let’s start cooking and fill your kitchen with aromas that feel like home.

Steps to follow

sort

15 minutes

Sort the black-eyed peas to remove any debris or stones, then rinse them under cold water.

dried black-eyed peas

1 lb'

sauté

10 minutes

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

onion

1 large

garlic

2 cloves

combine

5 minutes

Add the water or chicken broth to the pot along with the ham hock or diced ham, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

water or chicken broth

6 cups'

ham hock or diced ham

1 ham hock or 1 cup'

1 teaspoon'

1/2 teaspoon'

1/4 teaspoon'

add

120 minutes

Reduce the heat to low and add the sorted and rinsed black-eyed peas to the pot. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the peas are tender. Stir occasionally.

remove

5 minutes

Once the black-eyed peas are tender, remove the bay leaf and ham hock (if used). If you used a ham hock, you can shred some of the ham from it and add it back to the pot. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

bay leaf

ham hock

ham

to taste (if ham hock is used and shredded back into the pot)'

salt

to taste'

pepper

to taste'