New Year Black-Eyed Peas

This hearty black-eyed peas recipe uses meaty ham hocks for smoky flavor and adds pepperoncini peppers for a subtle kick and touch of sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 1 pound smoked ham hocks
• 5 pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse; set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in black-eyed peas, ham hocks, tomatoes, pepperoncini, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Cover and simmer until peas are tender, ham meat is falling off the bones, and broth is thickened, about 3 hours.