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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (252g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 ham hocks
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 6		(3%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.7g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 303mg		12%
Potassium 658mg		18%
Total Carbohydrate 36.4g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 6.3g	25%
	Sugars 5.1g
Protein 13.5g		27%
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Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe #50159 | 1¾ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Susie in Texas
Jan 7, 2003

A Southern Classic! In most Southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on New Year's Day for good luck. I usually cook these early on New Year's Eve day. That way, if we have guests over for a party that night, I can use part of this basic recipe to make "Texas Caviar" which is a fantastic salsa/dip to eat with tortilla chips. (that recipe follows)

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
6 cups water
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 pepper, seeds removed and chopped

Directions

1
Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven.
2
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.

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From: Chef #1364757

On Nov 24, 2009

I don't love black eyed peas, but they were popular with those who did. I used cubed ham, the kind that is vacuum sealed in plastic.

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From: Chef #213489

On Jan 23, 2009

I have made these several times now. The only modifications I make are:half chicken stock/water,a package of Knorr vegetable soup mix(gives great flavor) and Serano peppers (I think they're better and hotter than Jalapenos). These are great beans!!!

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From: Miss Annie

On Jan 24, 2003

A true Southern classic way of making black-eyed peas. Real comfort food. I used some left over pieces of a pork picnic instead of ham (I already had the leftovers) and used 2 jalapeños to make sure I got some heat. 2 peppers is not hot, just of hint of heat. These were really good served with cornbread and green onions. Thanks, Susie for sharing your recipe.

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From: Designing Diva

On Mar 26, 2005

Very tasty recipe & simple, simple, simple. Didn't have much time to cook so I bought my onion & ham & garlic chopped up & came home & threw it all in a pot. Say goodbye to canned black eyed peas because from now on I will be preparing these fresh.

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