A recipe for black-eyed peas prepared Southern-style with salt pork. A budget friendly recipe for a side dish to go with pork, chicken, or beef.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American Southern
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time2hours
Total Time2hours15minutes
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1pounddried black-eyed peas16 ounces
8cupswater
1/2poundsliced salt pork*8 ounces
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Rinse peas in a colander. Pick out and discard any discolored peas along with any small stones.
Add all the ingredients to a large pot. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer (do not let get to a hard boil). Turn the heat to low or medium-low to maintain a slow simmer. Partially cover and cook until the peas are tender, about 2 hours. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Remove and discard salt pork. Serve immediately. Optional serving condiment/topping: Chopped onion or chow chow.
Recipe Notes
*You can omit salt pork for a low-fat version. You can also substitute bacon if salt pork is not available.