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How to Make Black-Eyed Peas with Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-Eyed Peas with Ham is a classic southern dish that is hearty, flavorful, and comforting. This dish is perfect for serving on New Year's Day for good luck, but it's delicious any time of year. The tender black-eyed peas combined with the smoky flavor of the ham create a dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Black-eyed peas have been a staple in southern cuisine for generations. They are a type of cowpea, and they get their name from the distinct black spot on thei...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 (8 ounce) bone-in ham steak
  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
  • 1 ½ cups warm cooked rice
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain peas. Dice ham and reserve the bone.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve for garnish.
  • Saute onion and celery in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the bacon fat and transfer vegetables to a soup pot.
  • Add peas, diced ham, ham bone, tomatoes, lemon juice, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and ham bone.
  • Serve over warm rice with crumbled bacon and green onions sprinkled over top.

    • Nutrition

    622 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 1752mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 213mg
    • Iron: 14mg
    • Potassium: 1839mg

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