Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe | Southern Recipes

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🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

Soak black eyed peas overnight or use a hot soak method by boiling water, removing it from heat, adding beans, and letting them soak for 1 hour.

Prepare a medium-sized onion by chopping it into pieces to extract flavor without overpowering the dish.

Smash garlic cloves with a knife to peel them easily and then add them to the mixture.

Measure out 4 cups of chicken broth and 4 cups of water, and combine them in a pot.

Add Creole seasoning and black pepper to the liquids in the pot.

Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Add the ham bone to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.

Trim excess meat from the ham bone and add it to the pot for flavor.

Add the soaked and rinsed black eyed peas to the pot.

Stir everything together using a wooden spoon to avoid scratching the pot.

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