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Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas

If you truly want to put some South in your mouth then start your New Year off right with this recipe for Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Bacon Grease or oil
  • 1½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 lb Black-Eyed Peas canned, not dried
  • 1 cup Diced Ham
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat the Bacon Grease over medium heat and add in the chopped Onion. Cook the onion until it becomes translucent.
  • Pour in the Chicken Broth, Black Eyed Peas, and Ham into the skillet. Stir and add in the spices. Cover and let simmer for 2 hours, or until the broth has begun to thicken.
  • Add as much seasoning as you’d like. Some additional flavor add-ins are Tabasco Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg