Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, diced; 3 cups black-eyed peas, cooked and drained; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard (Dijon is great ); 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, best you can find; 1/2 cup green pepper, diced; 1 cup potato chips, coarsely crushed; 2 cups liquid (water, beer or chicken stock)

Servings: persons

1
Soak the Black Eyes in water overnight ( 2 cups of dry yields 4 cups ).
2
Next day add 1 tsp salt and GENTLY boil for about 30 minutes.
3
Dice the bacon and fry until crisp. Remove from pan.
4
In the hot bacon fat, cook the onion, celery and carrot until thoroughly heated.
5
Add the Black Eyes, liquid, BBQ sauce and mustard.
6
Gently mix.
7
Simmer for 15 minutes, adding more liquid if needed.
8
Just before serving, stir in the green pepper and crushed potato chips.
9
Serve topped with the bacon.

385

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 1 stalk celery, sliced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 small carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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