In the realm of culinary traditions, few dishes hold the symbolic significance of lucky black-eyed peas with rice and bacon. This classic Southern delicacy is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the New Year, making it a staple on dinner tables across the region. With its smoky bacon, tender black-eyed peas, and fluffy rice, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and set the tone for a year filled with blessings and joy.
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LUCKY BLACK EYED PEAS WITH RICE & BACON
A light, easy dish for when you're ready to take a break from heavy meals. This recipe is supposed to serve 6 but it didn't go that far at MY table. No reason to stop at half the bell pepper - it could have used more. Also that "dash" of cayenne should be increased by quite a bit!
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.
- Drain off all but 1 T of the drippings.
- Add onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add rice; cook, stirring, until lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, peas, salt, thymeand peppers; heat to a boil.
- Cover; reduce heat.
- Cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 804.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 13.4
RICE WITH PEAS AND BACON
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon lardons until browned and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with the recommended amount of water on the package. Add the peas and salt and cook according to the rice package instructions.
- Stir in the Parmesan, butter, lemon zest and juice and black pepper. Mix in the bacon and serve.
BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE
In her cookbook, "Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking," Toni Tipton-Martin writes about the Carolina lowcountry tradition of the dish Hoppin' John, as recorded in the "Penn School & Sea Islands Heritage Cookbook." The dish was described as brown field peas cooked with rice to be eaten for good luck throughout the year. In African American communities, the tradition of eating rice and cowpeas dates to a celebration on Dec. 31, 1862, Freedom's Eve. On that day, enslaved Africans congregated in churches in the south, eager to hear the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had set them free. The tradition of eating peas and rice for the new year is now deeply held across cultures throughout the United States and ties to centuries-old folklore that might just lead to better health, prosperity and maybe, just maybe, a bit more luck.
Provided by Kayla Stewart
Categories dinner, beans, main course, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the black-eyed peas in cold water overnight, then drain when ready to cook.
- In a large saucepan, cook the salt pork over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, drained black-eyed peas, ham, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface, until tender, about 1 hour.
- Taste and season with more salt as desired. Stir in the rice. Cover and return the pot to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes, then serve.
LUCKY NEW YEAR'S BLACK-EYED PEA STEW
This recipe is a wonderful combination of all things bringing good luck for the New Year. Black-eyed peas bring luck and the cabbage brings money. Don't worry! Napa cabbage has such a subtle flavor that you won't even know it's there. Eat this on New Years Day to bring luck all year long!
Provided by CRVGRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
- Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.4 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1141.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON
This recipe will convert the most skeptical person about beans being delicious!
Provided by MUKWONOCOOK
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Beans and Peas Black-Eyed Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a 5-quart Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
- Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in the drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and skim the top if necessary.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Add bacon and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how tender you like them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
LUCKY BLACK-EYED PEAS
Looking for a way to "kick up" those black-eyed peas you eat on New Year's day for good luck? This recipe was a prize winner in a recipe contest held by our state newspaper years ago. They called this the "peppiest, meatiest, best mess o' black eyes you're likely to taste!" Frankly, I am not a black-eye fan, but this recipe is so sensational, I gobble it up! I like it best served over cooked rice for a delicious meal. On New Year's Day, however, everyone will want just enough to guarantee good luck for the year to come.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Ham
Time 3h30m
Yield 15-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute chopped onions in oil in a 3-quart sauce- or soup-pot; set aside.
- Sort peas carefully to remove stones and dirt, rinse well. Dump peas in pot with onion; add half the garlic cloves and the ham hocks, bay leaves, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce and black pepper.
- Cover with water; cook on high until just boiling, and turn down heat to low, to simmer. Add HOT water as necessary to keep peas covered. Stir occasionally.
- Cut smoked sausage into 3/4-inch slices, then cut slices in quarters. After peas have simmered for about 1-1/2 hours, remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Add sausage and remaining garlic. (It is not necessary to cut up garlic. It'll fall apart -- and your fingers won't smell for days.) When ham hocks have cooled enough to handle, remove skin and discard. Remove meat from bones and gristle from meat. Shred meat and return to pot. Return large bones to pot. Cook on low for another hour or until peas melt in your mouth, keeping them covered with water and stirring as needed to prevent sticking. Peas should be like a bean soup with plenty of liquid, or you can smash up a few peas to create a smooth, thick consistence.
- Carefully, salt to taste. Remove bay leaves and bones. Serve with a dash of vinegar (malt, if possible) and steamed white rice (to cool the palate -- optional). Makes 30 1/2-cup servings. Recipe may be halved. Do not freeze leftovers.
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON
A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day to bring good luck. The bacon and thyme in my mom's recipe make them extra special. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse and sort black-eyed peas. Place peas and bacon in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour. Do not drain., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme., Stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and additional crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips for Cooking Lucky Black-Eyed Peas with Rice and Bacon
- Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the peas. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the peas from sticking.
- Add a ham hock or smoked turkey neck to the pot for extra flavor.
- Season the peas with salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or oregano.
- Bring the peas to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
- Serve the peas over rice with bacon and collard greens.
Conclusion
Lucky black-eyed peas with rice and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The peas are tender and flavorful, and the bacon and rice add a smoky and savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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