Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas

Name: Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas; 6 cups water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 ham hocks or 2 cups cooked ham, cut into small cubes; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped

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Submitted by Susie in Texas

"A Southern Classic! In most Southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on New Year's Day for good luck. I usually cook these early on New Year's Eve day. That way, if we have guests over for a party that night, I can use part of this basic recipe to make "Texas Caviar" which is a fantastic salsa/dip to eat with tortilla chips. (that recipe follows)"

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
6 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ham hocks or 2 cups cooked ham, cut into small cubes
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped

directions

Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.

Questions & Replies

Should I add a lid to the pot while this simmers?

Wild Squirrel
What consistenty should the finished product be when they are done? Watery? Thick? Soupy, thick?

gboyes777
Can I substitute the ham hock/ham with smoked turkey?

Anonymous

Reviews

A true Southern classic way of making black-eyed peas. Real comfort food. I used some left over pieces of a pork picnic instead of ham (I already had the leftovers) and used 2 jalapeños to make sure I got some heat. 2 peppers is not hot, just of hint of heat. These were really good served with cornbread and green onions. Thanks, Susie for sharing your recipe.

Miss Annie
I would suggest chicken broth over water.

nakin1014
This is the true Southern way to make black-eyed peas. I too used chicken broth over water and I cooked them in my slow cooker. Every New Years Eve I ask myself why I only make this epic comfort food on New Years Day.

CowboysChick
Used a combo of bacon and honey baked ham and omitted the sugar. It came out perfect with so much flavor. Thanks!!

coastiehunny
These are the best black eyed peas I’ve ever had!

Mitzi C.