Yield: 6 servings
Southern Black Eyed Peas
Slowly simmered in a rich, smoky broth, these Southern Black Eyed Peas are insanely flavorful and tender as can be! The perfect cozy dinner served with cornbread on a chilly night.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced, or 2 jalapeños (seeds removed for mild heat)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 8 oz ham steak (or leftover ham), cubed, can add a ham hock/ham bone for even more flavor
- 16 oz dried black eyed peas, soaked and rinsed (directions in notes)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper, or cajun seasoning, to taste
- green onions, sliced, optional garnish
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Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed pot, like a dutch oven, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the bacon pieces and set aside, keeping the bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the hot bacon grease and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
- Stir in the ham, black eyed peas, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until the peas are tender.
- When ready to serve, stir in half of the crispy bacon and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately topped with more crispy bacon and fresh chopped green onions, if desired!
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Notes
How To Soak Beans: Rinse and sort beans to remove debris. For best results, soak overnight in cold water in the fridge. For a quick soak, boil beans in 10 cups of water for 2 minutes, cover, and let sit 1 hour. Drain and rinse soaked beans before cooking.
Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Transfer cooled leftovers to a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat: Gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water if the beans have thickened more than you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 464kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 1205mg, Potassium: 1139mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 355IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 7mg