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Southern-Style Black Eyed Peas
Southern-Style Black Eyed Peas
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By Terrie Lewis(2) | November 01, 2023
Cook time: 1 1/2 hrs
9 1 cup servings
Ingredients
1 (1-pound) package dried blackeye peas2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces ham , diced8 slices of bacon or 6 thick-cut slices bacon , cut in 1/4-inch strips1 large onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)1 red bell pepper , chopped (about 1 cup)3 stalks celery , chopped (about 1 cup)4 cloves garlic , chopped4 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional: Rice for serving
Directions
Rinse and sort blackeyed peas.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ham and bacon.
Cook stirring occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, bell pepper and celery, sauté for 3 minutes, or until onions are slightly translucent.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add blackeye peas, stock, water, pepper, and cayenne, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peas are tender, about 75 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice.
