NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS
Black-eyed peas are easy to overcook, so go slow and steady when simmering, and don't forget to taste often to check their doneness. They should be creamy but retain their shape.
Provided by Julia Sullivan
Categories Bon Appétit New Year's Day Pea Bacon Thyme Garlic Braise Side
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add bacon, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the fat begins to collect in the pan and bacon starts to look shiny, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, black-eyed peas, and 8 cups cold water and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, skimming any foam from surface, until beans are tender, 35-45 minutes. Discard thyme; season with salt.
- To serve, drizzle beans with oil and top with thyme leaves and some pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Beans can be cooked 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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Irha Zohaib
[email protected]This recipe is now my new favorite way to make black-eyed peas. The peas are so flavorful and tender, and the whole dish is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Professor
[email protected]This recipe is very affordable to make. The ingredients are all inexpensive and you can easily feed a crowd with this dish. It's a great option for a New Year's Day gathering or any other potluck.
sazikazi dzingwa
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy recipes, so I was excited to try this one. The peas were low in calories and fat, and they were packed with protein and fiber. I felt good about eating them and they were delicious too!
Simeon Oosthuizen
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I added a few extra cayenne peppers to this recipe. The peas had a nice kick and were so flavorful. I served them with cornbread and collard greens and it was a perfect New Year's Day meal.
Ionut Olaru
[email protected]I'm from the North, so I'm not used to eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. But I decided to try this recipe and I'm so glad I did! The peas were delicious and I loved the smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Shahid khan Shahid khan
[email protected]I made this recipe without the ham hock and it was still delicious! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and added a few extra vegetables. The peas were tender and flavorful and the whole family enjoyed them.
Keysha Hudson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved them! They were really easy to make and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Colleen Comito
[email protected]The combination of spices in this recipe is perfect! The peas had a great depth of flavor and were perfectly cooked. I served them over rice and they were a delicious and satisfying meal.
Emmanuel Chinomso
[email protected]These peas are a New Year's Day tradition in my family. My grandma always made them, and now I make them for my own family. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
s c o o t
[email protected]These black-eyed peas were a hit at our New Year's Day gathering! They were so easy to make and had a delicious, slightly smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making them again next year.