Black Eyed Peas Recipe
This Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe is made on the stovetop with dried beans, smoked meat, seasonings, and chicken stock.
Servings: 8
Calories: 369kcal
Equipment
- 1 large container or bowl
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound smoked turkey wings or any smoked meat
- 1 pound dry black eyed peas (cleaned and soaked)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 whole bay leaves
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by grabbing a large pot or Dutch oven and placing it on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Add the 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 cup diced onion. Stir and cook until the onions have softened and become slightly translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and stir to combine.
- Add 1 pound smoked meat, I'm using smoked turkey wings. Top with the soaked 1 pound black eyed peas, 6 cups chicken stock, and 2 whole bay leaves.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook the beans until tender, about 1 hour to 1 ½ hours. Feel free to skim off any impurities that may rise to the surface while cooking.
- Give the peas a good stir, remove the bay leaves, and discard any bones from the meat. Serve warm over white rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the beans at a gentle simmer to prevent them from splitting or becoming mushy.
- Season generously with salt, ground black pepper, and spices like smoked paprika, bay leaves, or thyme. For more spice add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Finish the peas by stirring in a splash of apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, or a dollop of butter for another layer of flavor.
- Allow the black-eyes peas to sit for about 10-15 minutes after cooking to let the flavors come together before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 6mg
