Description
Classic New Year Black Eyed Peas are a beloved Southern tradition, symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the coming year. This comforting dish features tender black-eyed peas simmered in a savory broth with smoky bacon and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for New Year’s celebrations or any gathering, this recipe promises to warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Gather your loved ones around the table to enjoy this flavorful start to the new year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water. For a quick soak, boil them for an hour, then let them sit covered for another hour.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the bacon drippings until soft and fragrant, about five minutes.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pot along with the soaked peas. Add enough vegetable broth to cover everything by an inch. Toss in bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about one hour or until the peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm with cornbread or on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg