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We love making these Black Eyed Peas for our New Year’s Day meal. This simple ingredient recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make.
We make this southern black eyed peas recipe every year to bring us good luck. This recipe is hearty, taste amazing, and made with easy ingredients. Skip the canned black eyed peas and make this recipe from scratch.
We love making Black Eyed Peas Recipes because of the many variations. We have even made Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas for a quick and easy dinner idea.
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Why This Recipe Works
Black Eyed Peas can be seasoned many different ways. They are easy to make and cooking them in a large pot on the stove top makes it even easier. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and store in the freezer.
This Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Recipe is another easy to prepare this recipe. It is a great way to make them when you have to be gone all day with very little prep time.
Ingredients
- Thick Cut Bacon (diced into small pieces)
- White Onion (finely chopped)
- Minced Garlic
- Dry Black-Eyed Peas
- Chicken Broth
- Creole Seasoning
- Bay Leaves
For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Change Meat – We love the flavor of bacon, but you can also use ham hocks, smoked sausage, shredded pork, or leftover turkey. All are great options and provide so much flavor.
- Seasoning – Change the seasoning to what you prefer. You can easily add in red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or smoked paprika. You can also use cloves garlic instead of minced garlic.
- Collard Greens – For added flavor and luck, add in collard greens to the black eyed peas mixture.
- Vegan – If you prefer this dish to be vegan, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. You can even added in carrots and celery for added flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water and then drain off the excess water.
Step 2 – Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add in the diced bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy (10-15 minutes).
Step 3 – Add the diced onions into the pans and sauté the onion in the bacon grease until the onions are soft and translucent (7-10 minutes).
Step 4 – Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
Step 5 – Stir in the black-eyed peas, chicken broth, Creole Seasoning and bay leaves
Step 6 – Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 60-90 minutes (stirring occasionally) until the peas are tender (easily mashed with a fork or spoon). Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cooked bacon. Then the black-eyed peas are ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Black Eyed Peas – Remove any debris from the dried peas until adding them to the pan. Wash and allow them to soak overnight.
- Bacon – Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary. Make sure to continue to stir the black eyed peas while it is cooking. Keep the black eyed peas covered while cooking. This will help to cook them evenly.
- Meal Prep – If you are looking for a meal to take for lunch for the week, this can be prepared as a side dish or as a main meal idea.
- Thicker Broth – If you prefer a thicker broth, mash some cooked black peas in a blender or a food processor. Then add them back to the pot of black eyed peas to thicken.
Serving Suggestions
When we make these Black Eyed Peas we like to serve with our favorite side dishes. This includes our Homemade Cornbread, White Rice or mac and cheese.
We love this soulful food for many reasons and we enjoying it making it throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some people might think they taste bland but adding in the right amount seasoning and ham or bacon, makes them taste amazing.
Yes, we do recommend soaking beans before making this recipe. This helps to cut down on your cooking time.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze cooked black eyed peas. Once they have cooled to room temperature, place in freezer safe container. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to serve, allow the black eyed peas to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then reheat in the microwave or on the stove top depending on how much you have left.
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Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Thick Cut Bacon diced into small pieces
- 1/2 White Onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 1 lb. dry black-eyed peas
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- 2 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water and then drain off the excess water.
- Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add in the diced bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy (10-15 minutes).
- Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the diced onions into the pans and sauté the onion in the bacon grease until the onions are soft and translucent (7-10 minutes).
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas, chicken broth, Creole Seasoning and bay leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 60-90 minutes (stirring occasionally) until the peas are tender (easily mashed with a fork or spoon).
- Remove from heat. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cooked bacon. Then the black-eyed peas are ready to serve and enjoy!
