I have been making this Southern blackeyed peas recipe for years and years and its always a big hit for family dinners Dont skip the cumin which is the secret ingredient
Prep Time
2 hrs
Dificult
Medium
Servings
4 hrs 55 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours
or overnight.
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Heat oil in a large
heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent
about 5 minutes.
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Add ham hocks and water; bring to a boil. Cover
reduce the heat to a simmer
and cook for 1 hour.
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Drain peas; add to the pan along with seasoned salt
onion powder
cumin
black pepper
red pepper
and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover
reduce the heat to a simmer
and cook for 1 hour.
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Uncover the pan and cook until peas are tender
about 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.
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Recipe Tips
You can use smoked turkey wings instead of ham hocks.The entire dish can be made very successfully in a slow cooker. Just be sure to sauté the onions and garlic first before adding them to the pot.
