For an even deeper smoky flavor, consider using smoked paprika in addition to the other spices. If you can't find tasso ham, you can substitute with smoked ham hocks or another type of smoked ham. Adjust the amount of green chile peppers to your liking. For a milder flavor, use diced tomatoes without green chiles. Serve with a side of cornbread or crusty bread for sopping up the delicious pot liquor.
Hawg Wild Black-Eyed Peas
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME3 hrs 50 mins
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TOTAL TIME12 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS12
A soulful and deeply flavorful take on the classic black-eyed peas, elevated with layers of smoked pork, tasso ham, and andouille sausage. This hearty dish is a true celebration of Southern cuisine, perfect for ushering in the New Year or warming up a cold winter evening.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol81 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein29 g
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Saturated Fat17 g
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Sodium947 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat48 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
8 hrs
Place black-eyed peas into a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
02
Step
2 hrs 30 mins
Place black-eyed peas into a large pot and fill with water 1/2-inch above the peas; bring to a simmer. Add pork jowl, tasso ham, 1 chopped onion, 1 stalk celery, 2 cloves minced garlic, bay leaves, parsley, basil, and Worcestershire sauce; cook at a simmer until peas are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
03
Step
0 mins
Remove and discard pork jowl, celery stalk, and bay leaves from the pea mixture.
04
Step
10 mins
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, leaving 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cooled.
05
Step
10 mins
Cook and stir 2 cups onion, 2 cups celery, green bell pepper, and 3 cloves garlic in the hot bacon drippings over medium heat until onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
06
Step
1 hrs 30 mins
Mix onion mixture, tomatoes with green chiles, bacon, and andouille sausage into pea mixture. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer pea mixture until flavors have blended, 1 1/2 hours.
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Jackeline Gerhold
Jun 24, 2025I appreciate the detailed instructions and cooking times. It made it easy to follow.
Bianka Mohr
Jun 13, 2025I added a little bit of liquid smoke for an extra smoky flavor, and it was amazing.
Lenora Mccullough
Jun 11, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing!
Buster Haley
May 30, 2025I loved the addition of the green chiles. It gave it just the right amount of heat.
Giles Dach
May 28, 2025This is the best black-eyed peas recipe I've ever tried! The smoked meats add so much depth of flavor.
Jaquelin Olson
May 26, 2025My family devoured this. I will definitely be making it again for New Year's!
Jeramie Ruecker
May 20, 2025Next time I'll try it with hog jowl instead of bacon for a different flavor profile.