How To Make Southern Black Eyed Peas l Black Eyed Peas Recipe

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey neck

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey neck is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning can cut costs.

Soak black eyed peas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the soaked peas, ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, and cayenne pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1-1.5 hours, or until peas are tender.

Remove the ham hock; shred any meat and return it to the pot.

Season with salt, black pepper, and vinegar to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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