Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas
A classic Southern recipe featuring tender black-eyed peas simmered with smoky ham and flavorful seasonings, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
- 6 cups water
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly and remove any debris.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the black-eyed peas, water, smoked ham hock, bay leaves, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
- Remove the ham hock, shred any meat, and return it to the pot.
- Discard the bay leaves, adjust seasoning to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with hot sauce or over steamed white rice.