Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas
Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas are rich and meaty, with a gentle heat from diced beef links and depth from a slow-simmered smoked turkey leg. The peas turn creamy while still holding their shape, balanced by a touch of sweetness and peppery warmth. Serve on a chilly evening with cornbread or rice for a comforting Southern-style dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the smoked turkey leg, sausage, onion, garlic salt, black pepper, and seasoned salt in a large soup pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the meat is tender.
- 2
Stir the black-eyed peas into the soup, adding more water as needed to cover the peas by 1 inch; bring back to a boil. Lower the heat again and simmer until the peas are tender and starting to break apart.
- 3
Remove the turkey bones and tendons from the turkey meat and discard the bones. Add the sugar and simmer, stirring often, until the soup is slightly creamy and thickened.
- Calories 227.76 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.07 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.62 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 50.47 mg Moderate
- Sodium 531.02 mg High
- Fiber 4.25 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.22 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.99 g Moderate
- Calcium 41.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate
- Potassium 203.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tam's Smoky Black Eyed Peas is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins, serves 15, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Sausage, Black Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 227.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Garlic Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 227.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tam’s Smoky Black‑Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
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