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Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe

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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe or Hoppin’ John is a hearty and soul-warming delicacy. This black-eyed peas recipe is smokey, spicy, and pure satisfaction with a deep yet not overwhelming bacon flavor. And it’s a traditional Southern dish served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck!

I love anything with beans! Perhaps it started back in grade school when my aunt would cook beans for dinner in its modest rusticity – onions, salt, and oil, nothing fancy. Just that simple recipe made all of my troubles go away like magic.

And now that autumn is here, this Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe is just the perfect dish to give as comforting soul-satisfying goodness to warm us up in this cold weather. This dish will surely remind you of home and nostalgic, happy memories. So relaxing and warm, indeed! ❤️

Crave-worthy bowl of Southern Black-Eyed Peas with a plate of cornbread

Classic New Year’s Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck

Black-eyed peas were first cultivated in North Africa and eventually became popular worldwide. Then they arrived in the southern U.S. in the 17th century. Southerners believe eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck and a slew of other beautiful things. They associate them with prosperity as the beans resemble pennies and coins.

Recipe Ingredients

What you need to make soul-satisfying black-eyed peas
  1. Black-Eyed Peas – These beans with a slightly smoky flavor are high in protein and fiber, making them not just nutritious but also incredibly delicious.
  2. Bacon and Smoked Sausage – The smoky flavor is highly addicting and add more meaty goodness to this black-eyed peas recipe. Ham and leftover smoked turkey are also excellent additions.
  3. Aromatics – Enjoy the exceptional fragrance of caramelized onion and garlic. Additionally, the earthy, herby aroma from thyme, celery, and bay leaf fills the kitchen with fantastic smells.
  4. Jalapenos – This optional ingredient is a must-have if you love spicy food. However, you can substitute it with pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce if you want to mellow down the spicy level.
  5. Seasonings – Aside from salt and pepper, you can also add a pop of color and flavor with Creole seasoning.
  6. Chicken Broth – This is your soup base bursting with chicken essence and rich umami flavors.
  7. Collard Greens – Black-eyed beans symbolize pennies. Collard greens, on the other hand, represent bills in this lucky dish. Plus, adding greens makes it more nourishing.

How to Make Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Fry the bacon and saute the seasonings

Prep the Peas

  • Soak – Rinse dry black-eyed pea beans and pick through and discard any foreign object. Add beans to a large pot, covering them with 3-4 inches of cold water. Let sit for 2-3 hours.
  • Cook the Bacon and Sausage – In a large, heavy sauté pan, saute chopped bacon until brown and crispy for about 4-5 minutes, then add sausage and saute for about 2-3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage mixture, and set aside.
  • Saute – Toss in the onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos, thyme, and bay leaf, then saute for 5 minutes or so until the onions become translucent and the seasoning aromatic.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until done

Cook the Peas

  • Add Liquid – Then pour in the chicken broth or water.
  • Season – Drain the soaked beans, rinse, and place the beans in the pot. And season with creole seasoning and salt to taste. Mix and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer – Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
  • Add Collard Greens and Meat – Throw in the collard greens, bacon, and sausage into the pot, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, or until beans are tender and slightly thickened to your desire.
  • Final Touch – Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. The texture of the beans should be thick and somewhat creamy but not watery. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve – Taste and adjust for seasonings with pepper, Creole seasoning, and salt if needed. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onion.
A warming pot of Southern Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe Variations

  1. Vegan – You may omit the meat and replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth. And to make this dish more nutritious, you can add carrots and bell peppers.
  2. Crockpot Southern Black-Eyed Peas – This one is more effortless but equally delicious. Put everything in the crockpot, and you’ll have your dinner ready in 5-6 hours on high and about 9-10 hours on low. Imagine the things you can accomplish in those waiting hours. 😉
  3. Tropical Twist – Make these black-eyed peas with bacon and pork creamy and interestingly yummy with coconut milk. And I bet you’ll love this dish even more.
  4. Tomato – Fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce will also add a nice variation to this Hoppin John recipe. The kick of tangy goodness will surely make your tastebuds happy.

Tips and Tricks

  1. You may substitute the dried black-eyed peas with canned ones. However, you won’t need to cook them for long. Just add them 10 minutes before the dish finishes cooking, so they have time to heat through.
  2. For a thicker consistency, I suggest mashing a few softened beans against the side of the pot with the back of your spoon. The mashed beans will make a creamier and thicker broth. Or remove about a cup, puree them in a blender or food processor, and then pour the puree back into the pot and give it a good stir.

Making-Ahead and Storage Instructions

Surprisingly, this bean stew freezes well. So go for it and make a big batch. It’ll come in handy when the craving hits.❤️

  1. Store – Transfer the black-eyed peas stew into a clean, airtight container or heavy-duty freezer-safe ziplock bags once cooled.
  2. Refrigerate for 3-5 days or freeze for 6 months. Pack them in a freezer bag, either the whole thing or in single-serving sizes for easy thawing and reheating.
  3. Reheat – Thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to serve. Reheat in a pan on medium-low heat or in a microwave. You may add more chicken broth or water as needed.

Note: Discard unconsumed reheated leftovers as they are more prone to bacterial growth if placed back in the fridge.

Southern Black-eyed pea with hush puppiess

FAQs

Do I need to soak black-eyed peas before cooking?

Technically, you don’t need to soak black-eyed peas. However, soaking them for a few hours or overnight shortens the cooking time.

How do you make black-eyed peas taste better?

Adding bacon, sausage, and seasonings intensifies this dish’s flavor. But if you want to take this dish to another level, I suggest adding tomato sauce or coconut milk.

Why do you put a penny in black-eyed peas?

As a tradition, Southerners put clean pennies and dimes into their pot of black-eyed peas believing they’ll bring luck and prosperity. And people believe that the one who gets the most coins in their bowl is the luckiest.

What to Serve with Black-Eyed Peas

Double your luck by serving this black-eyed peas recipe with these incredible side dishes below.

  1. Collard Greens
  2. Akara (Black-Eyed Peas Fritters)
  3. Easy Dinner Rolls
  4. Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
  5. Skillet Cornbread

More Traditional Southern Dishes

  1. Southern Mac and Cheese
  2. Butter Biscuits
  3. Southern Fried Cabbage
  4. New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
  5. Southern Deviled Eggs

Conclusion

This Southern black-eyed pea recipe will indeed make you feel lucky once you taste it. What is your favorite Southern soul-food recipe? And if you want more mouthwatering recipes, subscribe to my newsletter for the latest and greatest. 😉

Watch How to Make It

This blog post was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.

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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe or Hoppin’ John is a hearty and soul-warming delicacy. This black-eyed peas recipe is smokey, spicy, and pure satisfaction with a deep yet not overwhelming bacon flavor. And it’s a traditional Southern dish served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck!

Prep: 2 hrs

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 2 hrs 50 mins

Southern

Instructions

  • Rinse dry black-eyed pea beans, pick through, and discard any foreign objects. Add beans to a large pot and cover with 3-4 inches of cold water. Let sit for 2-3 hours (or overnight).

  • In a large, heavy sauté pan, saute chopped bacon until brown and crispy (4-5 minutes), then add sausage and saute for 2-3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage mixture, and set aside.

  • Throw in the onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos, thyme, and bay leaf, and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions are wilted and aromatic. 

  • Then pour in the chicken broth or water.

  • Drain the soaked beans, rinse, and place them in the pot. Season with Creole seasoning and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil.

  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.

  • Toss the collard greens, bacon, and sausage into the pot, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the broth thickens to your desired texture.

  • Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. The texture of the beans should be thick and somewhat creamy but not watery.

  • Remove the bay leaf.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning if needed. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 240g| Calories: 245kcal (12%)| Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)| Protein: 17g (34%)| Fat: 9g (14%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g| Monounsaturated Fat: 4g| Trans Fat: 0.002g| Cholesterol: 17mg (6%)| Sodium: 310mg (13%)| Potassium: 730mg (21%)| Fiber: 9g (38%)| Sugar: 4g (4%)| Vitamin A: 4173IU (83%)| Vitamin C: 32mg (39%)| Calcium: 227mg (23%)| Iron: 3mg (17%)

Course: Main

Cuisine: Southern

Diet: Gluten Free



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