CANNED BLACK EYED PEAS RECIPE SOUTHERN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large pot, sauté the diced onions with neutral oil or water (if oil-free) until semi-translucent.
• Once the onions have been cooked, add in the diced celery and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes along with the onion.
• Add in the canned black eyed peas, vegetable broth, and all other remaining ingredients.
• Cover with a lid and let simmer for at least 30 minutes on low medium heat. Stir frequently.
• Serve with rice or meal of your choice. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Open package of dry beans and spread out on a large plate or pan.
• Sort through peas, removing any stones, sticks or hard objects. Discard any dark looking beans.
• Place peas in a large pot and cover with about 2 inches of cool water. Set aside to soak.
• Let soak about 6 hours or preferably overnight. See package for other options.
• Next morning, pour peas into a colander and drain. Rinse under cool running water till clean.
• In a large pot, place about 8 to 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
• Place a few slits in your pork seasoning of choice and add to the boiling water.
• Reduce to medium-heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Add the rehydrated peas to the pot of water.
• Bring the peas back to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 45 minutes.
• Stir the peas about every 15 minutes watching that the liquid doesn’t boil away. Add more if needed.
• After about 45 minutes, remove the pork seasoning and set aside to cool.
• Add the sugar and then the black pepper and stir well. Taste to see if more salt is needed.
• Most beans absorb a lot of salt. Add a little at a time, let cook a minute or two and taste again.
• Chop up half a medium onion. Chop any meat portion of the hog jowl and add both to pot.
• Let the onions cook on medium-low heat until they are translucent. Continue to stir about every 10 minutes.
• Taste the peas for tenderness. When cooked to your liking,remove from heat and serve.
• Enjoy!!!