Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe by carina from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 5 Hr. 55 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound smoked ham hocks
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ham hocks and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Drain peas; add to the pan along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Uncover the pan and cook until peas are tender, about 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 228
  • Carbohydrate: 14g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Sugar: 2g

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