You can't get more Southern than black-eyed peas, and this version is easy and flavorful, whether you start with dried, fresh, or frozen peas. Here's a little wisdom from our Test Kitchen: If your broth tastes good, your beans will, too. Any experienced Southern cook will tell you that the key to flavorful broth is proper seasoning. In this recipe, the depth of flavor comes from chicken broth, bacon, an onion-carrot-celery trio, and a handful of other spices you probably have in your pantry already, like garlic and rosemary. Some of our Test Kitchen staff like to serve black-eyed peas over rice with a little drizzle of olive oil and maybe some fresh herbs. It goes without saying that a little dash of hot sauce will always be a welcome addition to peas and cornbread, the ultimate Southern comfort food.

Easy Black-Eyed Peas

black-eyed peas

chicken stock

bacon

yellow onion (from 1 small onion)

carrots (from 3 medium carrots)

celery (from 3 stalks)

garlic

bay leaf

(4-in.) rosemary sprig

(3-in.) thyme sprig

salt

black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Sort and rinse peas, discarding any broken peas or stones. Place peas and water to cover by 2 inches in a large bowl. Allow peas to soak 8 hours or up to overnight. After soaking, drain peas and discard soaking water.


Place peas, stock, bacon, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until tender, about 8 hours. Remove and discard herb sprigs, bay leaf, and bacon slices. If desired, serve peas drizzled with olive oil.


easy black-eyed peas

Total: 16 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 5.5

Author : Southern Living

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