20 Reviews of Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas

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.

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.

From: Sam Webster

On Oct 13, 2004

When my new son in law asked for black eyed peas, my daughter promised she wouldn't eat any. Imagine my suprise when she asked me to make this recipe again. She is truly finicky and hard to please. This is a wonderfully substantial meal and pleasing to a wide range of palates. It reminds me of my mothers old navy beans and ham recipe, YUM!!

From: HeidiSue

On Jan 2, 2007

We thought these were fantastic! I minced the onions, garlic and jalapeno so they would go undetected by my little ones. I used 2 cups of the costco ham that we had. These peas were so full of flavor, we were so pleased. My four year old enjoyed them (I was amazed) and my two year old gobbled them up before they could even cool down! I followed your recipe completely and would do the same next time and that is a true compliment because I am famous for tweeking recipes! Thanks so much, we'll be having these again and not just for New Years!

From: Brad Beckwith

On Sep 25, 2005

My wife and I generally think black-eyed peas are kind of "blah". We tried this recipe and were well pleased with the taste. Leftovers will become your Texas Caviar.

From: PhoenixReborn

On Jul 30, 2007

Well balanced, nice flavor. My entire family enjoyed this.

From: E.A.

On Sep 14, 2004

Made this for New Years Day. Sorry for the delay in posting my review. It was very, very good!!! Great flavor. I will, without a doubt, make again.

From: grunig

On Feb 9, 2008

I made this the other night and my oldest son and I loved it. The rest of the family doesn't really like them in general so thier opinion didn't count. LOL I actually put all of the dry in ingredients in a crock pot and put it in the fridge. Then that morning I just added water to about 1-2 inches above the dry ingredients. I let them cook about 10 hours, and did not soak the beans prior to cooking. I also didn't have ham hocks so I just put in some large chunks of smoked ham I had in the freezer. I have to say even though they other family members don't care for them they ate these without complaining. My oldest son is already asking when I will make them again. Oh and for use this had way more than 8 servings. this fed 2 adults and 3 kids (6 and under) for 2 meals plus Thanks for posting a great recipe!

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!!!

From: Chef #488955

On Jun 8, 2008

Sorry it has taken me so long to post. I never liked black eyed peas until I found this recipe last year. I have been making it ever since and not just for new years. I sometime add tobasco when I serve it but not becasue it needs it I just like it. I also usually double the recipe and freeze half in lunch sized portions for later. Thanks for a great recipe.