Best 9 Black Eyed Peas With Ham Recipes

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Black-eyed peas with ham is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a Southern comfort food classic that is often served on New Year's Day for good luck. This hearty and flavorful stew is made with black-eyed peas, ham, onions, garlic, and spices. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker. Whether you are looking for a traditional recipe or something with a little more flair, there is a black-eyed peas with ham recipe out there for everyone.

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BLACK EYED PEAS RECIPE (WITH HAM)



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Tender ham and black eyed peas simmer in an easy broth!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 meaty smoked ham hock
6 cups water (or low sodium chicken broth)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon thyme
6 slices bacon
1 onion (diced)
2 ribs celery (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 pound black eyed peas (dry)
10 ounces diced tomatoes with chilis (canned)

Steps:

  • Rinse black eyed peas and remove any debris. Place in a bowl/pot and soak 8 hours or overnight.
  • In a large pot, combine ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 60-80 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Cook onion, celery and garlic in bacon grease until slightly tender.
  • Add onion mixture, black eyed peas and green bell pepper to the pot and simmer an additional 45-65 minutes or until black eyed peas are tender skimming off any foam.
  • Remove ham hock and cut off any meat from the bone. Add meat back to the pot with canned tomatoes (undrained), salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered an additional 20 minutes or until black eyed peas reach desired consistency.
  • Discard bay leaf, stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over rice with greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 166 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and round out the meal with greens and corn bread. -Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort black-eyed peas; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid. Transfer peas to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM



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Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. -Dawn Legler, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 small leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless smoked pork shoulder (picnic ham)
2 sprigs thyme, plus leaves for topping
1 1-pound package frozen black-eyed peas (about 4 cups), thawed

Steps:

  • Whisk the beef broth, tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and chili powder in a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the leek and set the pork on top; nestle the thyme sprigs in the liquid. Add the black-eyed peas. Cover and cook on low until the pork is fork-tender, 7 to 8 hours, or on high, 4 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board and slice. Add up to 1 cup water to the beans in the slow cooker to loosen; serve with the pork. Top with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 1073 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



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Similar to hoppin' John, this is a great way to turn your New Year's black-eyed peas into a main dish.

Provided by Deb Newell

Time 10h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
1 (8 ounce) bone-in ham steak
3 slices thick-cut bacon
1 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium lemon, juiced
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
1 ½ cups warm cooked rice
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain peas. Dice ham and reserve the bone.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve for garnish.
  • Saute onion and celery in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the bacon fat and transfer vegetables to a soup pot.
  • Add peas, diced ham, ham bone, tomatoes, lemon juice, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and ham bone.
  • Serve over warm rice with crumbled bacon and green onions sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 96.9 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1752.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COUNTRY HAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup cold water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
5 to 6 ounces (about 1 cup) roughly chopped country ham pieces
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked in cold water overnight and rinsed well

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and country ham. Add the black-eyed peas, chicken stock, and 1 cup cold water. Bring the liquid up to a boil, partially cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the peas for about 25 minutes, uncover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Season the peas with salt and pepper as needed.

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HAM



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This is a Weight Watchers recipe from the 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook. It is 3 points a cup and it is delicious!

Provided by Nyahs mommy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 5 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup ham, diced
2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and ham; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in peas and remaining ingredients and cook until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 963.8, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 15.1

QUICK BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM



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Make and share this Quick Black-Eyed Peas & Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ammdmorrow

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained
1/4 cup cooked ham, diced
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 1/4 cups water
hot cooked rice
chopped tomato
green onion

Steps:

  • Saute chopped onion in hot oil over medium high heat 3 minutes.
  • Add peas & next 4 ingred.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Serve over rice w/ desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 1333.1, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.7

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH LEFTOVER SMOKED HAM



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Perfect black-eyed peas to ring in the new year. Serve with bread and southern-style hot sauce.

Provided by Bobcat_Chef

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Beans and Peas     Black-Eyed Peas

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
2 pounds diced smoked ham
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
2 tablespoons smoked paprika, or to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in the hot drippings until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and peas and increase heat to medium-high.
  • Add ham, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and 1/2 of the following spices: paprika, chili powder, white pepper, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Add remaining spices and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1685.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Serve the black-eyed peas with a side of cornbread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious juices.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed peas with ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and hearty flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give black-eyed peas with ham a try.

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