There is nothing better and more simple than black eyed peas. I have loved them since I was a child. My grandma made them all the time and the taste always takes me back to her kitchen. I did add a few spinach leaves to mine tonight though….I thought it add a good contrasting flavor. Totally optional, but tell me below in the comments how you like yours.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- small chunk of pork shoulder, cut into 1/4″ cubes
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( I like spicy, you can leave out)
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 strips thick smoked bacon, sliced in 1/2 pieces
- 7 cups water
- 1/2 -1 cup spinach leaves
- Rinse and soak the peas over night.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the bacon first to render the fat, then remove bacon to bowl and add pork and let brown on all sides, stirring occasionally.
- Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic. Mix well. Continue to cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat.
- Drain the peas you are soaking and add them to the pot along with the bacon and the spinach if you are using that.
- Let simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 45-60 minutes or until the peas are the tenderness you like.
- Smashing some of the peas will make it thicker and creamier. Do this about 3/4 the way through the cooking.
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