Southern Black-Eyed Peas
Southern Black-Eyed Peas (Hoppin' John) is a timeless comfort dish that's hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. Traditionally served on New Year's Day, it's believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-pound Italian sausage (ground pork or turkey), cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1-pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 8-10 cups chicken broth (depending on the size of the pot)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 5.5-quart Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add sausage and sauté until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, celery, and bay leaves. Sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, oregano, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Add soaked black eyed peas along with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered until black eyed peas are tender, about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return sautéed sausage back to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and continue simmering uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened a bit.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a side of rice or cornbread if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 38.4gProtein: 16gFat: 4.3gCholesterol: 7.7mgSodium: 1271mgSugar: 6.2gVitamin C: 3.6mg
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