DETAILS
Southern Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe or Hoppin’ John is a hearty, warm and soulful food. This blacked eyed peas recipe is smokey, spicy with a deep yet not too overwhelming bacon flavor. A Southern traditional dish served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck charm throughout the year!
Course
Main Course
CUISINE
Southern
Estimated Time
50
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Large Pot Sauté Pan Cutting Board Stove Top
Ingredients
Hanover Black Eye Peas
Thick Cut Bacon
smoked sausage or turkey
Large Onion
Celery
Garlic
Jalapenos
Instructions
Rinse dry black-eyed pea beans and pick through and discard any foreign object. (I did not have to do this because I used the package beans,). Add beans to a large pot covering with 4 inches of cold water. Cover and let sit for about 3 hours.
In a large, heavy sauté pan, saute chopped bacon until brown and crispy about 4 minutes, then add sausage saute for about 3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage mixture, set aside.
Throw in the onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos, thyme and bay leaf and saute for about 3-5 minutes, until onions are wilted and aromatic.
Then pour in the chicken broth or water.
Drain the soaked beans, rinse, and place the beans in the pot. Season with creole seasoning and salt to taste. Mix and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
Jalapenos
Fresh Thyme
Bay Leaf
PRODUCTS NEEDED
