How to Make Southern Black Eyed Peas

This black eyed peas recipe is huge on flavor, with chopped bacon, smoked ham, the Cajun holy trinity, and lots of seasonings. Big taste of the U.S. South!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Southern Black Eyed Peas
0:53 Bacon
1:33 Onion, Celery, & Peppers
2:11 Garlic
2:38 Ham & Seasonings
3:40 Black Eyed Peas & Broth
5:10 Taste Test

THINGS YOU’LL NEED:
4 slices bacon chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
1 stalk celery chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 pound smoked ham chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend or more to taste - I usually use 2 tablespoons
1 pound black eyed peas sorted through, rinsed, soaked, and drained
4 cups chicken stock or more as needed
Chopped parsley and spicy red pepper flakes for serving

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