Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Southern Traditions

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (28)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
1 (12-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups water

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the peas, diced tomatoes and green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

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Willee Santa Rosa Beach, FL 08-11-2009
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THE BEST
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was surprised to read that some people had problems with the peas not being fully cooked. I rinsed them and then soaked... them in water while I cooked the bacon & sauted the onions. Then brought everything to a boil, covered & cooked on medium for 45 minutes, checking the water. Had to add some water along the way. Can't imagine that it made that much difference, but I just cooked them until they were cooked through. I poured off about 1/2 of the bacon grease, just because it seemed like more than was needed. And, unfortunately, the bacon never made it on top, as I ended up eating it while I was preparing the peas. Don't let the 4 stars overall fool you...these are GOOD! The BEST black eyed peas I've ever had!Read more
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Pam Pasadena, TX 07-30-2009
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Not Very Good
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

After I cooked the peas according to the directions, half of them were raw and crunchy and the other half were mushy. The... seasoning was ok, but the amount of water and the cook time need to be adjusted.Read more
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Jim Houston, TX 02-27-2009
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OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

You need to double the amount of water and cook at least 90 minutes. At 90 minutes the peas started to scirch and they were... still just barely cooked. I didn't adjust the amount of seasonings and the flavor is OK, but... I'll just doctor up canned next time.Read more
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Tony Douglas, MA 02-03-2009
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Easy and good bean recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

A good basic recipe for beans. I agree with the other reviewers that the beauty of this one is how simple it is. No... pre-soaking of the beans. Basically throw everything in the pot and let it cook for an hour or so. I didn't have the chile's so I went with some hot sauce. Had to add more on top when they were done.Read more
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Loretto Leesburg, FL 01-18-2009
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It keeps you wanting more
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to follow. I substituted turkey bacon with a tsp of canola oil.
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Karen Columbia, SC 01-11-2009
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A Keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so easy and yummy! My sister made these for New Year's; I'm not a big fan of black eyed peas and usually only... only eat them once a year (it's a Southern tradition). She added jalapenos and garlic. However, I will definitely make this recipe and not just for the New Year.Read more