Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A Southern Classic! In most Southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on New Year's Day for good luck. I usually cook these early on New Year's Eve day. That way, if we have guests over for a party that night, I can use part of this basic recipe to make Texas Caviar which is a fantastic salsa/dip to eat with tortilla chips. (that recipe follows) Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas |
6 cups water |
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 ham hocks or 2 cups cooked ham, cut into small cubes |
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.
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