Creole Black-Eyed Peas

Iowahorse's Note:

Good any time.

• Total Time: 17 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 hrs
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
• 2 quarts water
• ½ cup green bell pepper , chopped
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• ½ cup green onion , chopped
• ½ cup celery , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ lb smoked ham hock
• 1 teaspoon black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Wash peas and soak overnight in cold water.
2. Drain peas.
3. Place all ingredients in large pot, add 2 quarts water.
4. Cook at least 2 hours or until peas are tender.
5. Additional water may be needed.

Reviews

[Tamaretta]

I really enjoyed this simple and delicious dish! I didn't have any ham so I added a little bacon fat and wanted to make this more of a meal, so I added about 1/2 cup cooked brown rice towards the end. Thanks for posting!

[John Sauerbeck]

I have finally found a black eyed pea recipe worth keeping. Great flavor! I had to use 1/2lb. bacon in place of ham hocks. In the deep South ham hocks don't last in the store.

[Deb Petrill]

I have made this 5 maybe six times..totally awesome!! I add a little more zip, tabasco and red pepper. Ham shanks have more meat(fyi).