black-eyed peas with ham bone or ham hock

Name: Black-Eyed Peas with Ham Bone or Ham Hock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) dried black eyed peas; 1 - ham bone or ham hock; 2 quart(s) chicken or vegetable stock; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) tony chachere's creole seasoning; - salt to taste

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Dec 16, 2025

This was a common dish served when we were growing up, especially on new year's. Mom would always make these black eyed peas, soft-fried potatoes, cornbread and sliced fresh vegetables. One of my favorite meals to this day. These internet pictures are examples of this recipe.

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photo from mizhelenscountrycottage.blogspot.com

prep time 15 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 pound dried black eyed peas
1 - ham bone or ham hock
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon tony chachere's creole seasoning
- salt to taste

How To Make black-eyed peas with ham bone or ham hock

Step 1

Sort the beans and remove any stones or bad beans. Rinse with cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a stock pot, Bring ham bone or ham hock and 1 quart of stock to a boil; simmer for 1 hour before starting to cook beans.
Step 3

Add the black-eyed peas into pan with pork and add the other quart of stock and enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches.
Step 4

Add black pepper, onion and garlic. Bring back to a boil and simmer 1-1/12 hours or until beans are tender. Add salt. (If you are using ham hock, omit the salt. The ham hock will give the peas a more complex flavor and enough salt.)
Step 5

Allow beans to rest for @ 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 979kcal, carbohydrates: 78g, cholesterol: 185mg, fat: 41g, fiber: 13g, protein: 75g, saturated fat: 15g, sodium: 2531mg, sugar: 13g, unsaturated fat: 26g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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