Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas

This Southern recipe for black-eyed peas features an array of seasonings, such as cumin and crushed red pepper, with smoked ham hocks for extra flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 55 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
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 1 pound smoked ham hocks
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add ham hocks and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 4

Drain peas; add to the pan along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 5

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