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Soul Food Black Eyed Peas: 7 Comforting Secrets

Soul Food Black Eyed

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A classic soul food dish featuring black eyed peas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried black eyed peas
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine peas, water, onion, garlic, and ham hock.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  4. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
  7. Stir in olive oil before serving.

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