Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over; 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat; 1 small onion, peeled; 1 recipe black-eyed peas, or three 16-ounce cans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 small green bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 small red bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup); 4 scallions including green parts, sliced thin; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced seeded habanero or other fresh hot chili, or to taste (wear rubber gloves)

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 small onion, peeled
1 recipe black-eyed peas, or three 16-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small green bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 small red bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup)
4 scallions including green parts, sliced thin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced seeded habanero or other fresh hot chili, or to taste (wear rubber gloves)

1
In a bowl combine black-eyed peas with water to cover and let stand overnight.
2
Drain peas and in a 4-quart saucepan, combine with water to cover by 2 inches.
3
Add bacon fat and onion.
4
Simmer mixture, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, or until peas are tender, and drain well, discarding onion.
5
In a bowl, combine all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
6
Chill mixture, covered, for at least 5 hours and up to 2 days.
7
Serve black-eyed peas chilled or at room temperature.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over, 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat, 1 small onion, peeled, 1 recipe black-eyed peas, or three 16-ounce cans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Peas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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