New Years Day Black Eyed Peas Recipe 445

NEW YEAR BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Place the black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
• In a large stock pot over medium heat, cook and stir onion and garlic in olive oil until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and 8 cups water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in soaked black-eyed peas, ham hocks, tomatoes, pepperoncini, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, ham meat is falling off the bones, and the broth is thickened, about 3 hours.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a large, enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot and minced garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the drained black-eyed peas, ham hocks, chicken stock and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover partially and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season generously with salt and pepper and let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Toast the bread slices in the oven for about 8 minutes, until golden. Brush lightly with olive oil and rub lightly with the garlic clove. Drain the black-eyed peas; discard the ham hocks and bay leaves. Transfer the peas to a serving bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve the black-eyed peas with the garlic toasts, passing grated cheese at the table.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

GRANNY DAMERON'S NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse the peas and drain.
• Put the bacon in a heavy kettle and cook, stirring, until rendered of fat and browned. Add the chopped pepper, onion and celery and cook, stirring, until wilted.
• Add the peas, vinegar, broth, salt, pepper and dried peppers. Bring to a boil. Cover closely and let simmer about an hour.
• Add six cups of the water and return to a boil. Let simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally from the bottom. Check the peas and if necessary add more water. Continue cooking 30 minutes. The total cooking time is 2 1/2 hours or longer.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full.
• Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied.
• Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil.
• Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.