Description
Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas are a comforting, smoky, and savory classic dish steeped in Southern tradition. Perfect for any occasion, this hearty recipe is full of flavor and history, making it a soul food favorite!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 ham hocks or ham bone
- 1–2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions:
- Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water and soak overnight or use the quick-soak method.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add water, ham hocks, soaked peas, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove ham hocks, trim the meat, and discard bones and skin. Chop the meat and return it to the pot.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Simmer for another hour or until peas reach your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, either as a standalone dish or over rice. Garnish with fresh diced onion or parsley for added flavor.
Notes
Notes:
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ham hocks with smoked paprika or liquid smoke and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the liquid level toward the end of cooking to control the consistency.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern