Black Eyed Peas Luckiest Recipe
Easy Black Eyed Peas Delicious lucky This simple recipe brings good fortune to your table Get the recipe and try it today
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried black eyed peas
- 8 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 smoked ham hock or 4 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black eyed peas and pick out any debris.
- Soak the black eyed peas for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Alternatively, use the quick-soak method: bring the peas to a boil for 2 minutes, then let them sit for an hour.
- Drain the soaked black eyed peas and place them in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add water or broth, onion, garlic, celery, ham hock (or bacon), salt, pepper, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, or until the peas are tender but still hold their shape.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaf and ham hock (if using). If using a ham hock, shred the meat and return it to the pot.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Learn how to make easy black eyed peas, a Southern tradition believed to bring prosperity. This recipe is a savory, earthy, and flavorful dish perfect for the new year or any time you crave comfort food.
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