Easy Black Eyed Peas Luck Flavor
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried black eyed peas
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- If desired, soak the black eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the black eyed peas, ham hock, chicken broth, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Skim off any scum that rises to the surface during cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or green onions, if desired.
Notes
This recipe for Easy Black Eyed Peas is your ticket to Southern comfort. Perfectly tender peas with a deeply satisfying broth – a taste of home in every spoonful. A simplified traditional method without sacrificing any of the rich, smoky flavor.
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