Smoky Southern Black-Eyed Peas with Ham and Tomato

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Smoky Southern Black-Eyed Peas with Ham and Tomato is a traditional Southern dish that embodies warmth and comfort. This hearty recipe is gluten-free and packed with flavor, featuring tender black-eyed peas, rich ham, and a vibrant tomato infusion. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side.

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Overview

Celebrate New Year's Day with a dish that promises good fortune and great flavor. This elevated version of black-eyed peas combines the earthy richness of peas with the smoky depth of ham and a vibrant tomato infusion. Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to tender perfection, this dish is a comforting and hearty meal that will warm your soul and delight your taste buds.

Diet Type

Traditional

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Southern

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 180 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) dry black-eyed peas, rinsed
• 2 Cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Large onions, minced
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can whole tomatoes, pureed
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked paprika
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 6 Cups water
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper

Steps

1. In a large 8-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the rinsed black-eyed peas to the pot, followed by the diced ham. Stir in the kosher salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
3. Pour in the pureed tomatoes and water, stirring to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
5. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper to enhance the depth of flavor.
6. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt and black pepper if needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Enjoy your savory, smoky, and soul-warming black-eyed peas!

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