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Southern Black Eye Peas

Southern Black Eye Peas Recipe

I was never a Black Eye Peas fan until I found this recipe. I make these for every New Years Day and many times during the year.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern US cuisine
Servings 2 Quarts
Calories 228.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 -2 lb either smoked ham hock, Hog Jowls
  • 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 hot pepper (I use jalapeno)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce (sometimes I add a second)
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I use lots of Franks)

Instructions
 

  • Soak peas overnight in pot in at least 6 cups of water.
  • Boil approx 4 cups of water simmer for 30 mins.
  • Add all ingrerdients except peas.
  • Drain peas and add to pot.
  • Cover and simmer 3 hrs or until tender.

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Nutrition

Serving: 140gCalories: 228.3kcalCarbohydrates: 27.2gProtein: 20.4gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 34.8mgSodium: 201.9mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5.2g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Easy, Healthy
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