Best 4 Southern Style Black Eyed Peas Recipes

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Black-eyed peas, also known as field peas or cowpeas, are a staple of Southern cuisine and are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. They are a versatile ingredient that is often cooked with pork, bacon, or smoked turkey. The flavorful result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a main meal or a side dish. With many variations available, this article will provide you with some of the best recipes to cook Southern-style black-eyed peas, offering a taste of the South's rich culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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
¼ 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

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces sliced salt pork belly, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks

Steps:

  • Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I love black-eyed peas! I'd much rather have fresh peas than dried, but I'll take them anyway I can get them. I don't remember where I found this recipe, but I really like it. The original recipe used salt pork, but I use bacon. Give me a bowl of these peas, a dash of Tabasco, a slab of hot-from-the-oven cornbread, some green onions and tomato slices then stand out of the way!

Provided by TxBluebonnet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
4 -5 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5 quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; set aside to drain on paper towels.
  • Cook onion, celery and garlic in bacon drippings until tender; add broth, salt, pepper and peas. Bring to a boil and skim top if necessary.
  • Lower heat to simmer; crumble bacon and add to peas.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste, cover and simmer until peas are tender (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on how tender you like them).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 998, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.6

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, sliced
1 large ham hock
2 -4 slices bacon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Pour in 3 cups water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
  • When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned black-eyed peas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have any ham hocks, you can use bacon or smoked sausage instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as corn, okra, or bell peppers.
  • Serve black-eyed peas with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the ham hocks and use vegetable broth instead.

Conclusion:

Southern-style black-eyed peas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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