Ina Garten Black Eyed Peas Recipe
If you love comforting Southern-style side dishes, this Ina Garten Black Eyed Peas Recipe is a must-try. It is hearty, flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 smoked ham hock optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Soak the Peas
- Soak dried black-eyed peas overnight and drain them.
Cook Bacon
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crispy.
Add Onion
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
Add Peas
- Add drained black-eyed peas to the pot.
Add Broth
- Pour chicken broth into the pot.
Add Seasonings
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and bay leaf.
Add Ham Hock
- Place ham hock into the pot for extra flavor.
Simmer
- Cook on low heat for 1 to 1½ hours until tender.
Remove Ham Hock
- Remove ham hock and discard bones.
Garnish
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use canned black-eyed peas for faster cooking.
- Add jalapeños for spice.
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
- Add smoked sausage for extra flavor.
- Do not add too much salt early.
- Serve with cornbread.