Description
A classic Southern Black Eyed Peas recipe that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. This dish is a staple in Southern cuisine and is packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup diced smoked turkey
- 6 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas: Overnight in water or use quick-soak method.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In olive oil until soft.
- Add remaining ingredients: Including ham hock, peas, broth, spices.
- Simmer: Uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Finish and serve: Remove bay leaves and ham hock, shred meat, add vinegar, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit meat and use vegetable broth.
- Add smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Delicious over rice or with cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
