Black Eye Peas

tntitan · 01-01-2010, 02:04 PM

Happy New Year Brethrens wife want a recipe for black eye peas maybe with some chopped pork added to it have a great grilling day guys

capri man · 01-01-2010, 02:07 PM

sounds like you pretty much got it down. just add some pork chops, ham hocks etc and boil them till they are tender.

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 01-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Plenty of recipes here...

http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/de...earchType=site

JD McGee · 01-01-2010, 02:19 PM

We make a traditional Southern dish every year called Hoppin' John...there are several recipes on the internet but all are basically the same ingredients...and yes...we put a dime in it!

Here is Emeril's recipe...BAM!

Ingredients

tablespoon olive oil
1 large ham hock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
Bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
Salt, black pepper, and cayenne
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
3 cups steamed white rice

Directions

Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.

BBQ Grail · 01-01-2010, 02:25 PM

Next year I'm going to have to get on the Hoppin' John bandwagon. Although I do like our current Red Beans & Rice tradition.

SmokedJohnson · 01-01-2010, 02:31 PM

Just a question, what is with the black eyed peas on new years day. I had a friend tell my fiancee the other day that she was making them today, and now I see this. Is there a meaning to it all or just a coincidence.

Westexbbq · 01-01-2010, 02:37 PM

Growing up, my Mom always made some on New Years day and it was a traditional requirement to have some for "good luck" in the new year.
My wife and I have carried on the tradition ever since we married a long long time ago as have all of my three brothers.
(Sue started 'em yesterday to have with our New Year's ham dinner a bit later.)
We consider it a true Texas tradition in our families but I am sure there are others as well.

The_Kapn · 01-01-2010, 03:46 PM

Great anytime of the year, but on New Year's Day-----

Black Eyed Peas (screened carefully for bits of rock and dirt)
Pork (Hint--Lots--any form but smoked is best. Hocks, bacon, PP, ham, and loin all work well)
Onions (Lots)
Garlic (Lots, in any form)
Salt and Pepper.
Beef Broth to cover by an inch or so.
Pork (even more if you did not follow the first hint)

Cook till done. Can be an hour or so at high heat, or about forever if "warming to death" at super low heat.

We like a little firmness in the peas. Makes them even better on re-heat that way without getting too mushy.

Serve with a sweet cornbread.

Kick back and watch your favoite bowl games

Life is Good.

TIM

Jay Bird · 01-01-2010, 05:47 PM

You will have a day of good luck for every pea you eat. So goes the tradition. Who am I to doubt it? Will be trying to cram down my 365 of them.

nolaman · 01-01-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD McGee

We make a traditional Southern dish every year called Hoppin' John...there are several recipes on the internet but all are basically the same ingredients...and yes...we put a dime in it!

Here is Emeril's recipe...BAM!

Ingredients

tablespoon olive oil
1 large ham hock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
Bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
Salt, black pepper, and cayenne
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
3 cups steamed white rice

Directions

Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.

That's pretty much the same recipe I've been taught by Mom,minus the cayenne. I don't soak. start with enough stock and water, at a rolling boil about 30 min. then simmer a couple hours. The more you stir the thicker and creammer they get . Just keep adding more liquid so it dosen't scorch and burn.

MushCreek · 01-01-2010, 06:30 PM

We had an old left-over ham bone- just the thing for black-eyed peas. I let that ham bone simmer with the peas for hours. We also had some collard greens- another New Year's tradition. Those were just side dishes for the pulled pork sandwiches, though.

capri man · 01-01-2010, 09:23 PM

dang mush, you are making me hungry again!!

01-01-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
tntitan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-07 Location: Cape Coral Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Black Eye Peas Happy New Year Brethrens wife want a recipe for black eye peas maybe with some chopped pork added to it have a great grilling day guys __________________ -----custom made ugly drum smokers/ weber kettle-----STOK----kcbs judge----FBA----GO GATORS

01-01-2010, 02:07 PM	#2
capri man is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-07 Location: doerun, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	sounds like you pretty much got it down. just add some pork chops, ham hocks etc and boil them till they are tender. __________________ weber kettle brinkman gourmet smoker smokey joe brinkman smoker big azz upright smoker really ugly UDS kingsford kettle grill weber smokey joe platnium big gas grill (sorry!)

01-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#3
Bogus Chezz Hawg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Plenty of recipes here... http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/de...earchType=site __________________ Jeffro - Lang 60 Patio - Orange Splash-Proof Thermapen - Maverick ET-732 - 2 Weber Kettles

01-01-2010, 02:19 PM	#4
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We make a traditional Southern dish every year called Hoppin' John...there are several recipes on the internet but all are basically the same ingredients...and yes...we put a dime in it! Here is Emeril's recipe...BAM! Ingredients tablespoon olive oil 1 large ham hock 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed 1 quart chicken stock Bay leaf 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves Salt, black pepper, and cayenne 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 3 cups steamed white rice Directions Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice. __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

01-01-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Next year I'm going to have to get on the Hoppin' John bandwagon. Although I do like our current Red Beans & Rice tradition. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

01-01-2010, 02:31 PM	#6
SmokedJohnson Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-25-09 Location: Rochester NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just a question, what is with the black eyed peas on new years day. I had a friend tell my fiancee the other day that she was making them today, and now I see this. Is there a meaning to it all or just a coincidence. __________________ Vegetarians are cool. They're all I eat, except the occasional mountain lion steak. Ted Nugent

01-01-2010, 02:37 PM	#7
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Growing up, my Mom always made some on New Years day and it was a traditional requirement to have some for "good luck" in the new year. My wife and I have carried on the tradition ever since we married a long long time ago as have all of my three brothers. (Sue started 'em yesterday to have with our New Year's ham dinner a bit later.) We consider it a true Texas tradition in our families but I am sure there are others as well. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

01-01-2010, 03:46 PM	#8
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great anytime of the year, but on New Year's Day----- Black Eyed Peas (screened carefully for bits of rock and dirt) Pork (Hint--Lots--any form but smoked is best. Hocks, bacon, PP, ham, and loin all work well) Onions (Lots) Garlic (Lots, in any form) Salt and Pepper. Beef Broth to cover by an inch or so. Pork (even more if you did not follow the first hint) Cook till done. Can be an hour or so at high heat, or about forever if "warming to death" at super low heat. We like a little firmness in the peas. Makes them even better on re-heat that way without getting too mushy. Serve with a sweet cornbread. Kick back and watch your favoite bowl games Life is Good. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

01-01-2010, 05:47 PM	#9
Jay Bird is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-03-09 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You will have a day of good luck for every pea you eat. So goes the tradition. Who am I to doubt it? Will be trying to cram down my 365 of them.

01-01-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
MushCreek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-09 Location: Seminole Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We had an old left-over ham bone- just the thing for black-eyed peas. I let that ham bone simmer with the peas for hours. We also had some collard greens- another New Year's tradition. Those were just side dishes for the pulled pork sandwiches, though. __________________ I'm very intelligent, but I mask it by doing stupid stuff.

01-01-2010, 09:23 PM	#12
capri man is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-07 Location: doerun, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	dang mush, you are making me hungry again!! __________________ weber kettle brinkman gourmet smoker smokey joe brinkman smoker big azz upright smoker really ugly UDS kingsford kettle grill weber smokey joe platnium big gas grill (sorry!)

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