This Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas recipe is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients, it's easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 g black-eyed peas
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1000 ml chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 smoked ham hock
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and pick out any debris.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas, smoked ham hock, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, and bay leaf.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the peas are tender.
Step 5
Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Step 6
Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy!