Best Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipes

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
• Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

SOUTHERN STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS & RICE

Steps:

• have cooked black-eyed peas and rice ready.
• in 2 qt saucepan melt butter, stir in spinach and bacon, cook over med heat stirring occasionally until spinach is tender.
• stir in black-eyed peas, rice and remaining ingredients (except cheddar cheese).
• continue cooking stirring occasionally until heated through.
• just before serving stir in cheddar cheese.
• *10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained can be substituted for 4 cups fresh spinach.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
• Pour in 3 cups water.
• Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
• When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
• Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
• Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Rinse peas and pick over for bad or discolored peas and small stones; transfer to a medium saucepan. Cover with stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes; set aside.
• In a large stock pot heat vegetable oil over low heat. Add the onion, diced carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add peas and enough stock or water to cover by 2 inches. Add pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. Uncover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes longer, or until peas are tender - the longer you cook them, the better they will be. Add more wateror stock as needed to keep them moist.
• Serve with olive oil, Tobasco, hot baked cornbread and a tossed salad or steamed collards.

SOUTHERN SKILLET BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH QUICK BUTTERY BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the onions and green peppers until soft. Add the collard greens, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and saute a few minutes.
• Stir in the black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with Quick Buttery Biscuits and Whipped Maple Butter on the side.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor and pulse for about 5 seconds until the ingredients are combined. Add the margarine and pulse until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal with a few larger margarine lumps. Work quickly so the margarine does not melt. Add the nondairy milk and pulse a few times until just combined. Do not overwork. Mix in the scallions.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into an oblong shape about 1 inch thick. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits out and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with some melted margarine and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the biscuits from the oven, brush again with melted margarine and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer, whip the margarine with the maple syrup until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until serving.

SOUTHERN HAM HOCK BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Add peas to a large dutch oven.
• Add chicken stock, water, onions and ham hocks.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove lid and add chopped garlic and jalapeños, cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until they are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove ham hocks before serving. (You can add the meat from the hocks if you desire. I don't).
• Enjoy.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions and green peppers until soft. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt, and cook a few more minutes.
• Stir in black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with biscuits and whipped maple "butter" on the side.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the broth and 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over a high heat. Stir in the rice and cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Combine the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, celery and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Add the warm rice and the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or cool and serve at room temperature.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 241; Total Fat 7 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 873 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 3g; Protein 8g.

SOUTHERN TUREEN OF BLACK-EYED PEAS, COLLARD GREENS AND YAMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
• Add the collard greens, yams, black-eyed peas, water, pepper and salt, and cover. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To thicken, gradually stir in the cornmeal and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve in large tureens or bowls, with cornbread.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a 5 quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; set aside to drain on paper towels.
• Cook onion, celery and garlic in bacon drippings until tender; add broth, salt, pepper and peas. Bring to a boil and skim top if necessary.
• Lower heat to simmer; crumble bacon and add to peas.
• Adjust seasonings to taste, cover and simmer until peas are tender (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on how tender you like them).