Black Eyed Peas Recipe (with Ham)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Black Eyed Peas Recipe (with Ham)
Description
Black Eyed Peas Recipe (with Ham) centers on slow-simmered black-eyed peas infused with smoky ham hock and a broth seasoned with thyme and bay leaf. The dish includes sautéed bacon, onion, celery, garlic, and green bell pepper, which contribute layers of texture and sweetness. Once tender, diced meat from the ham hock and canned tomatoes with chilies intensify the depth of flavor while the bacon returns to add a savory crispness. This results in a comforting, rich stew-like dish that can be served over rice alongside greens.
The cooking method involves an initial soak of dry peas to soften them, followed by a long simmer in broth with ham hock and herbs. Vegetables are sautéed in rendered bacon fat before adding to the pot, enhancing their flavor. The final stage allows the tomatoes and ham meat to meld with the peas, making a thick and flavorful consistency.
Serve this dish as a warm main or side with steamed rice and fresh greens to complement its hearty profile. It works well as a filling meal during cooler weather or a special occasion.
The recipe notes that if you substitute ham instead of ham hocks, the meat doesn't need to be pre-cooked, a useful tip that can save cooking time without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ham hock smoked
- 6 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 6 lices Bacon
- 1 onion diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound black-eyed peas dry
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies
Instructions
- Rinse black eyed peas and remove any debris. Place in a bowl/pot and soak 8 hours or overnight.
- In a large pot, combine ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 60-80 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Cook onion, celery and garlic in bacon grease until slightly tender.
- Add onion mixture, black eyed peas and green bell pepper to the pot and simmer an additional 45-65 minutes or until black eyed peas are tender skimming off any foam.
- Remove ham hock and cut off any meat from the bone. Add meat back to the pot with canned tomatoes (undrained), salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered an additional 20 minutes or until black eyed peas reach desired consistency.
- Discard bay leaf, stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over rice with greens.
Notes
- Ham can be used instead of ham hocks without pre-cooking the meat, which shortens preparation time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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