Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas Recipe #50159
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)
1¾ hours | 15 min prep
SERVES 8
- 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
- Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven.
- Add 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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