Black-Eyed Peas Recipe: Hearty and Soulful
Hearty Black-Eyed Peas with smoky bacon and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas or 3 cans, 15 oz each
- 6 cups water or 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 slices of bacon chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: Parsley green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Cornbread sweet tea
Instructions
- Rinse and soak dried peas overnight; drain.
- Cook bacon in pot for 5-7 minutes; remove, keep fat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery for 5-6 minutes.
- Add peas, water or broth, seasonings, and bay leaf; simmer 1-1.5 hours (or 20-30 minutes for canned).
- Stir in bacon, adjust seasoning, and remove bay leaf.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with parsley, cornbread, and tea.
Notes
- Soak dried peas for faster cooking.
- Store in the fridge for 4-5 days; freeze for 3 months.
- Try a vegetarian variation.
- Pair with collard greens.