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Yesica Andrews

Black Eyed Peas Awesome Easy Ways to Cook Deliciously

Discover the best Black Eyed Peas recipe perfect for celebrating New Years or any comforting meal. This recipe guides you through How To Cook Black Eyed Peas with rich smoked meats and seasonings, delivering a hearty Southern classic that everyone will love. Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dish that highlights the versatility of Black Eyed Peas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb black-eyed peas
  • 10 cups chicken stock
  • 1 smoked turkey leg
  • 1 lb smoked pork neck bones
  • 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp green seasoning
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp garlic pepper
  • 2 tbsp adobo
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

  1. Place the black-eyed peas in a large bowl with about 6 cups of water and let them soak for around 4 hours to fully absorb.
  2. Heat the grapeseed oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, then add the diced red onion and green seasoning, cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking until the aroma fills the kitchen.
  4. Add the smoked turkey leg and pork neck bones to the pot; pour in 4 cups of chicken stock along with bay leaves and thyme.
  5. Move the pot to a pressure cooker and cook for 1 hour, or alternatively simmer on the stove for 2 hours until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Carefully remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones and skin, then return the meat and cooking liquid back to the pot if using a pressure cooker.
  7. Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas with the remaining chicken stock, smoked paprika, adobo, black pepper, and garlic pepper.
  8. Let everything simmer gently over medium heat for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the peas are cooked through and flavors meld.
  9. Serve your delicious black-eyed peas hot alongside white rice or cornbread for a complete meal and enjoy! Happy New Year!

Notes

  • For added flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available. This dish keeps well refrigerated and tastes even better the next day.