Basic Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

These black-eyed peas are seasoned with pork jowlaka hog jowlor diced thick bacon. The peas are an excellent choice for a new year's day meal. Black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on new year's day for good luck in the coming year. Pork is thought to be symbolic of money (or wealth, abundance, etc. ). Instead of crushed red pepper flakes, feel free to use a dash of ground cayenne pepper or about 1 teaspoon of spicy cajun seasoning. For a satisfying southern-style meal, serve the black-eyed peas with cornbread (this is essential), seasoned turnip greens, collards, or mustard greens, and hot boiled rice. Some additional excellent choices for a southern feast: crispy fried okra, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, chow-chow relish or corn relish, fried corn, and sweet tea. Finish the meal off with velvety banana pudding, chess or pecan pie, or an impressive, delicious hummingbird cake.

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2hr 10minstotal
10minsPrep
2hr Cook
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Ingredients for Basic Black Eyed Peas Recipe

  • 2 ounce Black Eyed Peas
  • 0.06 pound Smoked pork jowl
  • 0.13 Large Onion
  • 0.13 Large Carrot
  • 1/2 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.06 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.06 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.13 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 0.03 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Nutrition
value
97
calories per serving
3 g Fat9 g Protein9 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    50mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    466mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    49mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    28mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    50mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    78mg
  • Selenium
    11mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats