Black Eyed Peas
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.
Ingredients
- 1 ham hock smoked turkey wings of smoked pork necks will also work
- 6 slices bacon not thin or center cut
- 1 onion diced
- 2 jalapenos diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 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
- 1 15 oz whole tomatoes, diced
- hot sauce
- 1 16 oz bag blackeyed peas
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Starting the night before cover your beans with water by at least 4 inches and leave to soak overnight
- Cook bacon until browned and then add in the onions, celery, and jalapeno and saute until the onion is translucent
- Add the garlic and sauté one more minute
- Add the stock, spices, hot sauce, and a few turns of the pepper mill
- Stir well and add your drained and rinsed peas
- Add the canned tomatoes and tomato paste
- Cook at a low boil stirring often 2 hours
- Remove the ham hock and remove all that beautiful meat from it, give it a rough chop and place it back in the pot
- Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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