Black Eyed Peas
Simple black eyed peas recipe Quick easy side dish Delicious southern comfort food
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Dried Black Eyed Peas
- 8 cups Water or Broth
- 1 Smoked Ham Hock (Optional)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for topping (Optional)
- Hot sauce for topping (Optional)
- Vinegar for topping (Optional)
Instructions
- Combine the dried black eyed peas, water or broth, ham hock (if using), chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, and dried thyme in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the black eyed peas are tender.
- Check the peas frequently during the last 30 minutes of cooking to ensure they don’t overcook. Add more water or broth if the liquid is being absorbed too quickly.
- Remove the ham hock (if using) and discard. Season the black eyed peas with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, hot sauce, or vinegar, if desired.
Notes
This Easy Black Eyed Peas recipe delivers tender, flavorful black eyed peas with minimal effort. Perfect for New Year’s Day, a comforting weeknight dinner, or any time you crave that classic Southern flavor, this dish is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan.
Find it online: https://homecookstudio.com/easy-black-eyed-peas-black-eyed/