A classic Southern dish, Southern Black Eyed Peas are a flavorful and hearty meal made with black-eyed peas, smoked meat, and savory seasonings, often enjoyed on New Year's Day for good luck.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
- 4 cups chicken broth or more as needed
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ham hock or smoked turkey leg
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.
- In a large pot, combine the peas, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and ham hock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until the peas are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove the ham hock, shred any meat from the bone, and return to the pot.
- Serve hot as a main dish or side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg