Best New Orleans Black Eyed Peas Recipes

New Orleans Black Eyed Peas for the New Year image

Provided by Malriah

Categories Stew

Time 12h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1 lb pickled pork (see Pickle Meat aka Pickled Pork if it is not available in your area)
cajun seasoning (I use A LOT of Tony Cacheries)
hot cooked rice

Steps:

Pick through black eyed peas and remove any that are discolored or yucky looking.
Place in a large bowl with a tight fitting cover.
Add enough water to cover peas with about 2 inches extra.
Place cover on bowl and allow to sit on your counter overnight.
In the morning, pour the peas and water in your cooking vessel.
(This is the step that people disagree on; Some say to drain the peas and use fresh water;Some say to keep the soaking water since it has nutrients in it. Alton Brown agrees with me on this one, use the soaking water.) You may have to add more water anyway.
I use LOTS of water and allow it to cook out.
Add remaining ingredients except rice and cook over very low heat for several hours.
How long depends on many factors.
Higher altitudes must cook longer than those below sea level.
Stir the peas at least once every 1/2 hour, being sure of 2 things: they are not sticking to the pan and when you stir, smoosh some of the peas against the side of your pan to break them since this will create a thicker gravy.
When peas are soft enough to suit you, serve over rice with corn bread and smothered cabbage (recipe# 25265) Enjoy your feast for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 11, Protein 61.1

NEW ORLEANS BLACK EYED PEAS image

Yield 8 or more people

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb. dried black eyed peas, soaked overnight in cold water to cover
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. chopped celery
3 tbs. finely chopped parsley
2 tsps. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt, more if necessary
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 whole bay leaves, broken into quarters.
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/8 tsp. mace
Double recipe boiled rice (2 cups dry)

Steps:

Drain the soaked beans in a colander and put them, along with all the other ingredients, into a heavy 8-10 quart pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours, or until the peas are tender and a natural gravy has formed. Add a bit more water toward the end of cooking time if necessary. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve over boiled rice