Every southerner probably has their own recipe but this Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas Recipe is classic at my house. A true Southern Classic!
In most Southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on New Year’s Day for good luck.
Delicious with crackling cornbread!
Be sure to add the jalapeno peppers. Two does not make the dish overly hot. Just a slight hint of heat.
Real comfort food. Give the recipe a try!
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It's a Southern tradition to have Black-Eyed Peas on New Years Day.
- 1 16 ounce package dried black-eyed peas
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ham hock or 2 cups cooked ham cut into small cubes
- 1 -2 jalapeno peppers seeds removed and chopped
- Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.
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Tips And Tidbits For Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas
I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish.
Like I said before, these peas are traditionally served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and there are a lot of different recipes.
My mother’s recipe didn’t use ham. She made hers with bacon, garlic, and thyme! I think that makes them extra special.
Great served with Southern Style Fried Cornbread as a side.
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