Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Start your New Year with a dish of good luck and great flavor! This southern style black eyed peas recipe is sure to be a winner to ring in the New Year!

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 smoked ham hock or 4 slices of bacon
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Drain the soaked peas and rinse well.
2. In a large pot, combine the peas, water or broth, onion, garlic, ham hock or bacon, and bay leaf.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender. Add more water if needed.
4. Remove the ham hock or bacon before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pair with cornbread and greens for a traditional New Year’s feast!

A Tradition Worth Growing

In Southern culture, black-eyed peas symbolize good fortune, while greens represent wealth. Whether you’re eating them for luck or growing them to enrich your garden, black-eyed peas are a treasure worth celebrating.

Comment on this post and let me know your favorite way to prepare them.

Maybe you would like to grow your own black-eyed peas for your New Years Dinner in 2026.  Find out how easy to grow your own black eyed peas here

 

Happy Gardening, and Happy New Year

Karen