My Go To Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Mike

It doesn’t have to be New Year’s Day to enjoy black-eyed peas. Growing up, these only showed up once a year for luck and prosperity, but once you make them this way, you’ll be craving them year-round. Smoky, savory, and slow-simmered comfort in a bowl.

📋Quick Recipe Card

🛒Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight (or at least 2-3 hours)
• ½ lb bacon, chopped
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, diced (with seeds)
• 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Blazing Star All In One Seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups collard greens or kale, chopped
• Optional: salt and pepper to taste

🔥Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Soak the peas.
   Rinse black-eyed peas and soak overnight or for at least 2-3 hours. Drain before cooking.
2. Cook the bacon.
   In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
3. Brown the sausage.
   Add sliced andouille sausage to the same pot and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Build the base.
   Add diced onion and jalapeño to the pot and sauté in the rendered fat for a few minutes until softened.
5. Season and bloom.
   Stir in minced garlic and All-In-One Seasoning. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Simmer the peas.
   Pour in chicken broth and add soaked black-eyed peas. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
7. Finish the pot.
   Add collard greens (or kale), cooked bacon, and sausage. Stir, cover, and simmer another 45 minutes until peas are tender.
8. Serve and enjoy.
   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with cornbread or over rice.

💡Pro Tips

• Don’t rush the simmer slow cooking builds deep flavor.
• Jalapeño seeds add heat; remove them if you want it milder.
• This recipe tastes even better the next day.
• Add a splash of hot sauce or vinegar when serving for extra pop.

🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star All In One Seasoning

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