BLACK-EYED PEAS

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Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Categories     Bean     Side     Marinate     High Fiber     New Year's Day     Kwanzaa     Vinegar     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Chill     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 small onion, peeled
Pickled black-eyed peas
1 recipe black-eyed peas, or three 16-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small green bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 small red bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup)
4 scallions including green parts, sliced thin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced seeded habanero or other fresh hot chili, or to taste (wear rubber gloves)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine black-eyed peas with water to cover and let stand overnight.
  • Drain peas and in a 4-quart saucepan, combine with water to cover by 2 inches. Add bacon fat and onion. Simmer mixture, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, or until peas are tender, and drain well, discarding onion.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Chill mixture, covered, for at least 5 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Serve black-eyed peas chilled or at room temperature.

Safina Bibi
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I love the smoky flavor of the ham in this recipe.


Khalid Manzee
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These black-eyed peas are a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


Melissah Chimowa
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I've never made black-eyed peas before, but this recipe was easy to follow and they turned out delicious.


Emmanuel Akamsoko
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.


Lauren Wimpey
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These black-eyed peas are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and filling.


Rs Ridoy khan
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I love that this recipe can be made in a slow cooker. It's so easy and convenient.


Md Rehan
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I added some chopped collard greens to my black-eyed peas and they were amazing!


Yared Gidey
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


darkness_plays
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!


Arturs Carevs
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These black-eyed peas are a family favorite. We make them every New Year's Day.


Agie Lastborn
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


MS GAMING
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I followed the recipe exactly and my black-eyed peas turned out perfect! They were so creamy and flavorful.


md jewel
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These black-eyed peas were a hit at my last potluck! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and they were still delicious.