Black Eyed Peas Recipe

These Southern Black Eyed Peas have so much flavor thanks to bacon and all the delicious seasonings that are added! A must-have addition to all your meals!

Hands down, one of my favorite dishes to make and eat are black eyed peas. There is nothing that smells better to me than to have black eyed peas with bacon, onion and garlic simmering away on the stovetop. Although I make these all year round, a lot of folks only make black eyed peas during the holidays and of course New Years Day where they are supposed to bring good luck for the rest of the year! This recipe is so tasty that it will be one dish that you will start making regularly!

1. Saute the chopped vegetables. …
2. Add canned tomatoes, 2 cups of water, and 2 cans of drained and rinsed black eyed peas. …
3. Simmer for 25 to 40 minutes! …
4. Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley. …
5. Serve with your favorite crusty bread, orzo pasta, or even over some rice.

Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork

Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 14h20min0

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 249, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 4g, Carbohydrate 18g, Fiber 3g, Sugar 5g, Protein 11g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 690mg

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (fresh or canned black-eyed peas can be substituted)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces pork shoulder, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, small diced
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 3 bay leaves
• Hot-pepper vinegar, as desired

Instruction:

1. If using dried black-eyed peas, put them in a large pot and cover with about 4 inches of water. Soak the peas overnight, then drain the water and rinse. Alternatively, you can “quick-soak” the peas by bringing them and the water to a boil for 2 minutes. After this, remove them from the heat, cover the pot and soak the peas for 1 hour. Then, drain and rinse the peas.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork. Sear until the pork is browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon, onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion and garlic are lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. Cook until the entire mixture is coated with the spices, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stock and water and drop in the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
3. When the pork begins to fall apart, add the prepared peas to the pot and simmer until the peas are very soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours (see Cook’s Note).
4. Taste for seasonings, and add some hot-pepper vinegar, if desired. Discard the bay leaves and transfer the black-eyed peas to a serving bowl.

Southern Black Eyed Peas

These Southern Black Eyed Peas have so much flavor thanks to bacon and all the delicious seasonings that are added! A must-have addition to all your meals!

Prep: 15min

Total: 615min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 608 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, 1/2-inch diced
• 1 small sweet onion, small diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight and drained)
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Instruction:

1. In a dutch oven over medium heat, cook 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, 1/2-inch diced until crispy, 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Take the bacon out, reserving the bacon drippings in the pot, and place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Add 1 small sweet onion, small diced to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4. Add 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir it in and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight and drained), 4 cups unsalted chicken stock and 2 dried bay leaves and stir it together.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer, covered, for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally. They are done when the peas are tender.
7. Add 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and stir it in to melt, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve with the crispy bacon on top.

Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Black-eyed peas cooked with ham and bacon! Great for celebrating the new year or any day really!

Prep: 25min

Total: 445min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 1129 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 6 slices bacon (cooked and sliced)
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• about 1/4 tsp. salt (add to taste at the END of cooking time)
• cornbread or garlic bread
• collard greens
• steamed white rice

Instruction:

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Pan-fried Black-eyed Peas

Simple and quick pan-fried black-eyed peas recipe. Peas are garlicky and smokey from olive oil infused fresh garlic cloves and smoked sweet paprika.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, calories 84 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 can black-eyed peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
• 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1/2 small red onion (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly
2. Heat skillet on low heat. Add garlic and saute 2-3 minutes. Add paprika and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium. Add red onions and red peppers and mix well. Add black-eyed peas and fry for 5 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure all individual peas are touched by the infused oil. Season as needed with salt, pepper, and more paprika. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

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