Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add smoked ham hocks and water to pan. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 4

Drain peas and add to the pan 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.

Step 5

Uncover the pan and cook until peas are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.