SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

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I have been making these Southern black-eyed peas for years and years, and they are always a big hit for family dinners! Don't skip the cumin, which is the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by carina

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves

Steps:

  • Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Arturo Lopez
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I've never made black-eyed peas before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Maddie C
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These black-eyed peas are a great way to celebrate the New Year.


Luis Cano
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The peas were tender and flavorful.


EKaterina Koroleva
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These peas are a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


Chris Meaux
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I've tried many black-eyed pea recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors.


Hip Hop
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These black-eyed peas are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.


Aa Dd
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Paul Leon
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These peas are a great way to add some variety to your meals. They're also very affordable.


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


Somrat King
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These black-eyed peas are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and just plain delicious.


MD rasel hossain MD rasel hossain
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Al Raj
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This is my go-to recipe for black-eyed peas. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Avram Ionuta
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The peas are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory.


Singh Harry
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These black-eyed peas were a hit at our New Year's Day dinner! They were so flavorful and comforting, and they brought good luck to our family.