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Black-Eyed Peas Southern Style
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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Hoppin John

Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas cooked to perfection. Comforting and delicious easy recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword Blackeyed peas, Blackeyed peas recipe
Prep Time 26 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 11
Calories 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 Ribs of celery (chopped)
  • 1 Garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (quick soaked)
  • 2 Smoked Ham Hocks
  • 8 ounce Bacon (fried and chopped)
  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 Spring onions (sliced)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  • After soaking the Black-eyed peas I drain them and rinse them with cold water. Then set them aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions and celery and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Next, add minced garlic and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Add Black-Eyed peas, ham hocks, spices, water.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until peas are soft (not mushy), about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Serve over hot fluffy rice and garnish with chopped bacon and sliced spring onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg