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Black Eyed Peas

Gari McMellon
Southern black eyed peas are a hearty and nutritious dish, packed with protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. With their rich history and delicious taste, it's no wonder these peas are a beloved dish in Southern cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Soul Food, southern
Servings 5
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ham hock smoked turkey wings of smoked pork necks will also work
  • 1/2 pound thick bacon diced not thin or center cut
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 jalapenos diced optional
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups ham stock chicken or beef stock will also work
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • hot sauce
  • 1 16 oz bag blackeyed peas

Instructions
 

  • The night before cooking, cover the dried black-eyed peas with water by at least 4 inches and soak overnight.
    Cook the bacon in a large pot until browned and the fat has rendered.
    Add the onion and jalapeños, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
    Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
    Pour in the stock, then add the onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, hot sauce, and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper.
    Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas, then add them to the pot.
    Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
    Remove the ham hock, pull off the meat, roughly chop it, and return it to the pot.
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 958mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, hearty, new years day, one-pot, peas, protein-rich
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