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CB's Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Easy to make and delicious to eat. CB's Black Eyed Peas are great to make for New Year's Day and Kwanzaa.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 11 hours
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven or large heavy bottomed saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Dried Black Eyed Peas rinsed, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 leftover Ham bone or Ham shank
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 jalapeno pepper optional
  • 2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 tsp slap yo mamma or favorite creole seasoning
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak beans overnight or at least 8 hours. Rinse drain and set aside
  • In a dutch oven or large saucepan, add extra virgin olive oil over low to medium low heat. Add onions, carrots and thyme. Stir one minute to begin cooking.
  • Add Stock and Water. Add bay leaves, garlic, jalapeno and seasonings. Stir.
  • Add ham, ham bone and drained Black eyed Peas. Cover. Bring to a boil and Reduce to a simmer for at least 3 hours.
  • Optional. Remove about a cup of peas and smash with a fork or back of a spoon. Return to pot and stir to thicken. Simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes until reduced and thickened to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over rice or with cornbread. Enjoy!