Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas
Description
This Southern black-eyed peas recipe features an array of seasonings, such as cumin and crushed red pepper, with smoked ham hocks for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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1 pound dried black-eyed peas
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound smoked ham hocks
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6 cups water
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1 tablespoon seasoned salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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3 bay leaves
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Add ham hocks and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
5
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.
6
Uncover the pan and cook until peas are tender, about 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.