Southern Black Eyed Peas

Name: Southern Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 15 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 Lbs smoked turkey parts (you can use less, and smoked pork is fine, too); 2 Tsp whole peppercorns; 1/2 C green onions; 6 C chicken broth; 3 C water (as needed); 1 Lbs bacon (diced (beef bacon is The Best Bacon)); 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 1 medium green bell pepper (diced); 3 ribs celery (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves (minced); 1/2 Lbs collard greens (stems removed, chopped); 1 Lbs black-eyed peas (dry, soaked*); 1/2 Tsp hot sauce (optional); 1 Tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 Tsp kosher salt (optional); 1/2 tsp light brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

Prep:12hCook:3h 30min

These Southern Black Eyed Peas are hearty enough to be a side or a main dish, and they're the perfect for bringing in the New Year. Blacked eyed peas are simmered low and slow with smoked turkey, and tender collard greens in a flavorful broth until tender. I might not eat 'em, but I sho' can make 'em!

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:59:28 GMT