Southern Black-Eyed Peas
Southern Black-Eyed Peas are a savory, yet simple way to introduce soulful home cooking into your kitchen. Best of all, these flavors work any time of year!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 6-8 cups Chicken broth
- 2 lb Smoked turkey ( cut into bits)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Jalapeno (diced)
- 1 cup Bell pepper (chopped (I used both red and green))
- 2 Sprigs thyme
- Salt to taste
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes hot and shimmering.
- 2
Stir in onion and cook until it becomes translucent. About 3 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the bell peppers, thyme, Jalapeno, smoked turkey smoked paprika, and salt. Continue to cook until the vegetables become tender, stirring frequently.
- 4
Add the peas and the chicken broth and cook until the peas become tender. Stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5
If you want the sauce a little thick, stir the peas a little longer. Serve with cornbread and collard greens.