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Like grits, greens and its cousin Hoppin’ John, black-eyed peas is an iconic Southern side dish beloved by generations of folks. A cookout staple, this black-eyed peas recipe is a nonnegotiable addition when serving up soul food<\/a>. It’s a phenomenal comfort food<\/a> that’s deceptively easy to make.<\/p>\n The recipe calls for a host of delicious aromatic ingredients like garlic and onion, crushed chili flakes, thyme and pork. If you want to know the secret to life-changing black-eyed peas (the kind that has friends and family begging for your recipe), the answer is using a mix of salt pork belly and smoked ham hocks<\/a>. If you’ve never cooked with ham hocks, let this Southern black-eyed pea recipe be your introduction.<\/p>\n Put the peas in a Dutch oven. Add enough water so the peas are covered by two inches. Bring the water to a boil and boil for two minutes. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat, then cover and let the peas stand for one hour. Drain and rinse the peas, then set aside.<\/p>\n Heat oil in the Dutch oven. Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes and pepper. Cook for one minute until garlic becomes fragrant.<\/p>\n Pour in the chicken broth. Add the ham hocks and peas. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the peas are tender.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Give the peas an occasional stir as they’re cooking. If the liquid is cooking off too fast, add extra broth or water.<\/p>\n Remove and discard the bay leaves. Take out the ham hocks, remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones. Finely chop the meat and stir it back into the peas.<\/p>\n Allow the peas to cool down, then place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to four days. Reheat them in the microwave for a minute or two or warm them on the stovetop until heated.<\/p>\n While you should definitely sort and rinse your peas before cooking them (no one wants rocks on their plate), you don’t technically need<\/em> to soak black-eyed peas. That said, soaking black-eyed peas is a good idea because it cuts down cooking time and improves the texture of the peas. If you’re skipping the overnight soak, your peas will need a longer cooking time. For forgetful folks (guilty), you can quick-soak dried beans<\/a> with similar results as an overnight soak.<\/p>\n Black-eyed peas are a versatile side dish, but soul food recipes<\/a> are always our first port of call when deciding what to serve with these tasty legumes. Classic Southern sides<\/a> like collard or mustard greens, fried okra<\/a> and cornbread will complement the black-eyed peas. The sides can then be paired with mouthwatering mains like Creole chicken, shrimp and grits<\/a> and, of course, country-style ribs.<\/p>\n For something other than Southern pairings, try a simple roast chicken, grilled fish or juicy steak recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some folks believe serving black-eyed peas or Hoppin’ John<\/a> as part of your New Year’s Day<\/a> meal brings good luck and prosperity. You can bet this dish appears on our tables every January 1, just in case.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ready for the ultimate black-eyed peas recipe? 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Plus I cooked the ham hocks overnight in my slow cooker and it was nice tender and tender the next morning.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":" We enjoyed this flavorful dish. Bacon was a sub for pork belly. I used leftover ham for the ham hocks.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CATHI090"},"reviewBody":" Nice recipe although I didn\u2019t use the pork belly just a ham bone. Does anyone know if this can be done in a slow cooker?<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Larry302"},"reviewBody":" I made this and it was awesome! I substituted with thick cut bacon and smoked sausage, Great recipe even for a novice like me. Tip: I used (Presoak the peas and cook with lid on the last 15 mins)<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carlen"},"reviewBody":" I prefer to use andouille or green onion sausage along with a ham hock as they add much more southern New Orleans flavor since I am a native New Orleanian.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeQuill"},"reviewBody":"Loved them. My family ate them in 30 minutes. 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Will definitely keep this one handy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGlasses"},"reviewBody":"the salt pork belly isn't needed to me, the smoked ham brings enough flavor. I cooked them separately longer in the dutch oven and it was great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"The thyme in this recipe was overpowering even though I measured it very carefully. My family, who usually loves the black eyed peas I make for New Years were very disappointed. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Quick soak the beans<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Saute the onions and pork<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Simmer the peas and ham hocks<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Chop the ham hocks<\/h3>\n
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Black-Eyed Peas Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Black-Eyed Peas<\/h2>\n
Black-Eyed Peas Tips<\/h2>\n
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Do you need to soak black-eyed peas before cooking?<\/h3>\n
What should you serve with black-eyed peas?<\/h3>\n
Do you have to soak black-eyed peas? <\/h3>It\u2019s important to sort and rinse the peas for this black-eyed peas recipe. Sorting is a crucial step to remove any rocks or debris from the field when the beans were harvested. Soaking the dried beans isn't necessary, but it will speed up the cooking process and improve the bean\u2019s texture. Plan on increasing the cooking time if you\u2019re not soaking, or simply quick soak the dried beans<\/a> if you forgot the night before. \r\n\r\n
What do you serve with black-eyed peas? <\/h3>We love serving soul food recipes<\/a> like black-eyed peas alongside other Southern sides<\/a> like cornbread, collard greens, fried okra and biscuits. The most popular time of year to serve black-eyed peas is on New Year\u2019s Day. The long-standing tradition is thought to bring good luck and prosperity.\r\n\r\n
How do you store black-eyed peas?<\/h3>Store cooked black-eyed peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last up to 4 days.
\u2014Lindsay Mattison<\/a>, Taste Recipes Contributing Writer<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Southern Black-Eyed Peas"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n