Name: Evelyn’s Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 smoked ham hocks; 6 cups water; salt and black pepper, to taste

Evelyn’s Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Ilsa Little Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Evelyn’s Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

A delicious and hearty stew made with black-eyed peas, onions, peppers, and smoked ham hocks.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas, onion, bell peppers, garlic, ham hocks, and water. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the peas are tender.
Remove the ham hocks from the pot and shred the meat. Add the meat back to the pot and stir well.
Serve in bowls and enjoy!