NEW ORLEANS BLACK EYED PEAS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Southern New Years Day tradition. Everyone has their own recipe. This is mine. The prep time includes soaking the peas overnight and the cook time could vary depending on where you live. I have also just thrown everything in a crockpot and let it cook for 8 hours. You can eat it any time, not just for New Year's. It freezes well for once a month cooking.
Provided by Malriah
Categories Stew
Time 12h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick through black eyed peas and remove any that are discolored or yucky looking.
- Place in a large bowl with a tight fitting cover.
- Add enough water to cover peas with about 2 inches extra.
- Place cover on bowl and allow to sit on your counter overnight.
- In the morning, pour the peas and water in your cooking vessel.
- (This is the step that people disagree on; Some say to drain the peas and use fresh water;Some say to keep the soaking water since it has nutrients in it. Alton Brown agrees with me on this one, use the soaking water.) You may have to add more water anyway.
- I use LOTS of water and allow it to cook out.
- Add remaining ingredients except rice and cook over very low heat for several hours.
- How long depends on many factors.
- Higher altitudes must cook longer than those below sea level.
- Stir the peas at least once every 1/2 hour, being sure of 2 things: they are not sticking to the pan and when you stir, smoosh some of the peas against the side of your pan to break them since this will create a thicker gravy.
- When peas are soft enough to suit you, serve over rice with corn bread and smothered cabbage (recipe# 25265) Enjoy your feast for a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 11, Protein 61.1
NEW YEAR BLACK EYED PEAS
A delicious New Year's Eve recipe to bring you luck in the new year! I sometimes just use the ham bone and some of the surrounding meat from the traditional Christmas ham that I make each year, but the ham hocks also add a nice, smokey, rustic flavor of their own.
Provided by MAYAESR
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 11h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, cook and stir onion and garlic in olive oil until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and 8 cups water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in soaked black-eyed peas, ham hocks, tomatoes, pepperoncini, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, ham meat is falling off the bones, and the broth is thickened, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1281 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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