SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

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From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, sliced
1 large ham hock
2 -4 slices bacon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Pour in 3 cups water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
  • When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.

Shy Imran
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These black-eyed peas were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The peas were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I served them over rice with a side of collard greens and they were a hit. I wil


Qasr Abas
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I'm not a fan of black-eyed peas, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! The peas were tender and flavorful, and the broth was delicious. He served them over rice with a side of cornbread and they were a hit. I will definitely be maki


Farman AK
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The peas are tender and flavorful, and the broth is delicious. I love to serve these peas over rice with a side of salad. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Matilda Barber
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the ham hock. The peas were still delicious! I added a little extra salt and pepper to taste, and they were perfect. I served them over rice with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a hit. I will


Zoya malik Amir malik
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peas turned out great! They were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I served them over rice with a side of cornbread and they were a hit. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ayan King
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These black-eyed peas were a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more salt and pepper. The peas were also a little overcooked, so I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Jaswinder Mehmi
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I made this recipe for my family on New Year's Day and they loved it! The peas were tender and flavorful, and the broth was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the hot sauce, which gave the peas a little kick. I will definitely be making th


Bashàr Hassan
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This is my go-to recipe for black-eyed peas. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The peas are always tender and flavorful, and the broth is always rich and savory. I love to serve these peas over rice with a side of cornbread.


V. M. Atamanyuk
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but this recipe changed my mind! The peas were so tender and flavorful, and the broth was amazing. I loved the addition of the ham hock, which gave the peas a smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this recip


Razu Cdry
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These black-eyed peas were a hit at our New Year's Day gathering! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The peas were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this recipe again.