Black Eyed Peas Food

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas image

I have been making these Southern black-eyed peas for years and years, and they are always a big hit for family dinners! Don't skip the cumin, which is the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by carina

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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