How to Make Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a big bowl of hearty, flavorful black-eyed peas. A staple in Southern cuisine, black-eyed peas are a versatile and delicious legume that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a side dish to accompany your favorite barbecue or a main dish to satisfy your soul food cravings, Southern-style black-eyed peas are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound smoked ham hocks
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ham hocks and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Drain peas; add to the pan along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Uncover the pan and cook until peas are tender, about 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 455mg