Description
A classic Southern dish featuring tender black-eyed peas simmered with savory flavors. This recipe is a staple of soul food cuisine, offering a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 smoked ham hock or 1/4 lb salt pork, cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine black-eyed peas and chicken broth or water in a large pot.
- Add the ham hock or salt pork, onion, and garlic.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until peas are tender.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the liquid to thicken slightly.
- Remove the ham hock or salt pork before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham hock or salt pork and use vegetable broth. Add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Serve hot with cornbread or rice.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg