Down-Home Black-Eyed Peas

Name: Down-Home Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dry black-eyed peas; 12 cups water; 3 pounds smoked ham hocks; 1 ¼ cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thawed

Rating: 4.59 stars

17 Ratings
14 Reviews
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This country recipe combines black-eyed peas and okra for a down-home country taste. We like to make this recipe in the winter with fried chicken and mashed potatoes.

By Karinne Rooksberry Culley

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 40 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

3 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 cups dry black-eyed peas
12 cups water
3 pounds smoked ham hocks
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thawed

Directions

Step 1

Pick over the peas, rinse them, and place them in a large Dutch oven or soup pot with the water. Bring the beans to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

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Step 2

Stir in the ham hocks, onion, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer until the ham hocks are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the okra and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

435 calories; protein 28.1g 56% DV; carbohydrates 25.1g 8% DV; fat 24.5g 38% DV; cholesterol 77.1mg 26% DV; sodium 277.1mg 11% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

Most helpful positive review

walt

01/05/2010

this recipe is almost the one my Grandmother made the only changes I make is half cup brown suger and mustard power garlic. No okra 5 stars for Grandma's version Read More

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csmith14

09/20/2010

good. no okra though Read More

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(10)

17 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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walt

01/05/2010

this recipe is almost the one my Grandmother made the only changes I make is half cup brown suger and mustard power garlic. No okra 5 stars for Grandma's version Read More

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(39)

Jacob Rogers

02/26/2010

This is what I did: I used one of those frozen bags of season blend with onions peppers and celery because they're so easy and that's what I had on hand. Then I used bacon instead of hamhocks because I had bacon on hand. I also used a box of chicken stock and some water with chicken bouillon instead of just plain water for extra flavor. And then towards the end I added a tablespoon of butter for a savory flavor. I also omitted the okra because that's not what I had on hand. However note that if you use okra it will thicken the mixture up a lot as okra is a natural thickening agent. Read More

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(32)

Terrie Bass

01/04/2010

Very good I don't usually like black eyed peas and I made these for new years and they were great Tons of flavor! Read More

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(22)

csmith14

09/20/2010

good. no okra though Read More

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(10)

LoveJah4Life

01/03/2011

The bomb. I used smoked pork instead and added a can of stewed tomatoes and a stalk of green onions. My family and I loved it. We ate it up in 2 days. I give it 5 stars!! Read More

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(9)

Laurie Watson McKay

01/02/2013

This was awesome-- so delicious and perfect for New Year's Day. I did read the comments and added 2 cans of stewed tomatoes 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 1/4 tsp of powdered garlic 1/4 tsp of dry mustard. I used ham steaks cut up instead of a ham hock and cut the salt in half. I also used two cans of blackeyed peas instead of dry. I recommend the frozen okra-- great touch. I put it all in the crock pot for 4 hours on high. It came out perfect. Read More

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luvly

01/13/2011

excellent i never liked black eyed-peas as a child but wanted my kids to try them out i used this recipie without the okra and to say the least me and my kids loved this!!!!!!!!! Read More

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(7)

crappiekat

09/05/2011

This is one that will stay. We love blackeyed peas. It taste good and its good for you Read More

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(7)

merryl_98

01/15/2010

Really good. I added 2 tbsp crushed garlic and also a half pound of cooked ground meat. This recipe makes a bunch and is affordable too! Read More

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(5)

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Nutritional Information

Down-Home Black-Eyed Peas

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 434.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 56 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 31 %

sugars:

fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 42 %

cholesterol: 26 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 83 %

vitamin b6: 37 %

vitamin c: 10 %

folate: 66 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 21 %

magnesium: 33 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 107 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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walt

01/05/2010

this recipe is almost the one my Grandmother made the only changes I make is half cup brown suger and mustard power garlic. No okra 5 stars for Grandma's version

Helpful

(39)

Jacob Rogers

02/26/2010

Helpful

(32)

Terrie Bass

01/04/2010

Very good I don't usually like black eyed peas and I made these for new years and they were great Tons of flavor!

Helpful

(22)

csmith14

09/20/2010

good. no okra though

Helpful

(10)

LoveJah4Life

01/03/2011

The bomb. I used smoked pork instead and added a can of stewed tomatoes and a stalk of green onions. My family and I loved it. We ate it up in 2 days. I give it 5 stars!!

Helpful

(9)

Laurie Watson McKay

01/02/2013

Helpful

(8)

luvly

01/13/2011

excellent i never liked black eyed-peas as a child but wanted my kids to try them out i used this recipie without the okra and to say the least me and my kids loved this!!!!!!!!!

Helpful

(7)

crappiekat

09/05/2011

This is one that will stay. We love blackeyed peas. It taste good and its good for you

Helpful

(7)

merryl_98

01/15/2010

Really good. I added 2 tbsp crushed garlic and also a half pound of cooked ground meat. This recipe makes a bunch and is affordable too!

Helpful

(5)

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