Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas

Reviews

• "A true Southern classic way of making black-eyed peas. Real comfort food. I used some left over pieces of a pork picnic instead of ham (I already had the leftovers) and used 2 jalapeños to make sure I got some heat. 2 peppers is not hot, just of hint of heat. These were really good served with cornbread and green onions. Thanks, Susie for sharing your recipe. "

  By Miss Annie on January 24, 2003 | 38976

• "I would suggest chicken broth over water."

  By Chef #1400961 on June 17, 2012 | 1313108

• "Perfect, just like my grandmothers."

  By Vicki in CT on December 30, 2011 | 1275099

• "Good, basic, took a long time to cook. Still needed some flavor in my opinion after they were done."

  By Kasha on February 20, 2011 | 1193388

• "I made these today and they turned out great. My husband, who says he normally doesn't like black-eyed peas, even raved about them. I followed the recipe exactly and used one jalapeno which added just enough heat."

  By marilynann on January 01, 2011 | 1178467

• "We have made this every New Years Day for the last three years. I alway leave extra meat on the spiral cut ham bone from Christmas and cook it with the beans in a slow cooker. The best beans I've had since leaving the South. Serve with cornbread and you have a perfect winter meal. Thanks for teh recipe."

  By Chef #745399 on December 31, 2010 | 1177531

• "My family loved these black-eyed peas. I soaked the black-eyed peas overnight, so I only added 4 cups of water rather than 6 and it worked out well. I also didn't have any jalapeno peppers, but we still enjoyed this recipe. I will definitely be making them again. Thanks for sharing."

  By Chef #970865 on June 08, 2010 | 1112504

• "Very nice! I cut the recipe exactly in half and it was an ideal meal over cornbread muffins for 3 people. I think if you cut it in half, cut the time in half too, I did mine for 1 hour and it was almost like refried beans in texture, but it tasted great. I might add some water next time too."

  By Momof2kiddos on May 21, 2010 | 1102574

• "Excellent! I love the addition of the jalapeno peppers. Thank you for a great recipe."

  By Deely on February 18, 2010 | 1055945

• "My husband and I LOVED this recipe!! He asked me to make it every other week. The only thing I did different was to soak my dried black-eyed peas overnight in my crock pot and in the morning I added everything else before I left for work. I put it over http://www.recipezaar.com/Sweet-Cornbread-83625 this cornbread with some hot sauce on top. YUMMO!! Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe!!"

  By Mika G. on January 06, 2010 | 1024583

• "These were so deeelish! I made these for New Years day and they were a hit! I used the jalepeno that are in a jar b/c I didn't have fresh and it added good flavor. Thanks for posting, this will be our new New Years Day traditional BE peas recipe!"

  By Lulabelle30 on January 02, 2010 | 1021248

• "I don't love black eyed peas, but they were popular with those who did. I used cubed ham, the kind that is vacuum sealed in plastic."

  By Chef #1364757 on November 24, 2009 | 994777

• "I have made these several times now. The only modifications I make are:half chicken stock/water,a package of Knorr vegetable soup mix(gives great flavor) and Serano peppers (I think they're better and hotter than Jalapenos). These are great beans!!!"

  By Chef #213489 on January 23, 2009 | 794966

• "Sorry it has taken me so long to post. I never liked black eyed peas until I found this recipe last year. I have been making it ever since and not just for new years. I sometime add tobasco when I serve it but not becasue it needs it I just like it. I also usually double the recipe and freeze half in lunch sized portions for later. Thanks for a great recipe."

  By Chef #488955 on June 08, 2008 | 647434

• "I made this the other night and my oldest son and I loved it. The rest of the family doesn't really like them in general so thier opinion didn't count. LOL I actually put all of the dry in ingredients in a crock pot and put it in the fridge. Then that morning I just added water to about 1-2 inches above the dry ingredients. I let them cook about 10 hours, and did not soak the beans prior to cooking. I also didn't have ham hocks so I just put in some large chunks of smoked ham I had in the freezer. I have to say even though they other family members don't care for them they ate these without complaining. My oldest son is already asking when I will make them again. Oh and for use this had way more than 8 servings. this fed 2 adults and 3 kids (6 and under) for 2 meals plus Thanks for posting a great recipe!"

  By grunig on February 09, 2008 | 576566

• "These were very good. Made them for New Year's Day. Very easy and taste very close to what my mom use to make. Thanks for sharing!"

  By cookin'mama3 on January 06, 2008 | 550911

• "These were very yummy! Very easy to make. Just threw it all in the pot and let it cook. I used a ham hock and followed the recipe exactly. What a yummy way to start the new year!"

  By AngelaTN on January 01, 2008 | 546662

• "Been cooking Black-Eyed Peas for New Years for a long time - but these really turned out the best ever! The jalapeno peppers gave the peas a great kick - a great way to welcome the New Year for luck! Thanks for a great recipe! Looking forward to more for New Years day, over rice!"

  By Chef #379453 on January 01, 2008 | 546197
• By Chef #468598 on December 30, 2007 | 545089

• "Well balanced, nice flavor. My entire family enjoyed this."

  By PhoenixReborn on July 30, 2007 | 456061