Southern Black Eyed Peas (+Video)

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 10 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

12 ounces thick-cut bacon, 1/2-inch diced

1 small sweet onion, small diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight and drained)

4 cups unsalted chicken stock

2 dried bay leaves

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

In a dutch oven (large pot) over medium heat, cook 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, 1/2-inch diced until crispy, 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Take the bacon out, reserving the bacon drippings in the pot, and place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

Add 1 small sweet onion, small diced to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 3 cloves garlic, minced and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Add 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir it in and cook for 30 seconds.

Add 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight and drained), 4 cups unsalted chicken stock and 2 dried bay leaves and stir it together.

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer, covered, for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally. They are done when the peas are tender.

Add 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and stir it in to melt, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve with the crispy bacon on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 287 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 24 mg
• Sodium: 608 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 14 g