Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/4 pounds smoked ham hocks or hot Italian sausage links; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; One (14.5-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes; 1 quart store-bought or homemade chicken stock; 1 pound dried black-eyed peas*; 3 cups cold water (plus more as needed); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:2h 20min

This black-eyed pea stew recipe, made extra satisfying with ham or ground sausage, brings good luck to those who consume it on New Year's Day. Or so says Southern tradition. We're quite partial to this version of the classic which never fails to bring us sated appetites.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:33:53 GMT