Traditional Southern Black Eye Peas are the best way to ring in any New Year
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time2hrs
Total Time2hrs10mins
Course: side dish
Cuisine: american, frugal, holiday
Keyword: black eye peas, dried beans, new year's
Servings: 12
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
1bag of dry black eye peas
1Toil or bacon fat
1oniondiced
2stalks celery, chopped
3clovesgarliccrushed
1sprigfresh rosemary
2 sprigsfresh thyme
2wholebay leaves
1smoked pork knuckle
1quartchicken stock
water to cover if needed
Instructions
Soak peas overnight or use the quick soak method. Drain.
In a large dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high heat and saute onions, garlic and celery until onion is transparent. Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, peas and pork knuckle, Pour in the chicken stock. Add water to cover if needed.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until peas are soft and tender. 2-3 hours.
Remove the knuckle and shred any meat off of it. Return that to the pot.Drop a dime in the pot for good luck and serve to all of your friends and family on New Year's Day.