While black-eyed peas are typically associated with southern cuisine, they can be enjoyed by anyone who loves good food. If you are looking for how to cook black eyed peas on stove, you’re in the right place.

1. How To Cook Black Eyed Peas on Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453g) black-eyed peas
  • 4-5 thick slices bacon, chopped
  • 5 ounces smoked sausage or turkey, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2-3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 optional jalapeno, minced (can replace with ¼ teaspoon cayenne)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 7-8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups (or more) collard greens (or you can use kale)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse dry black-eyed pea beans, pick through, and discard any foreign objects. Add beans to a large pot and cover with 3-4 inches of cold water. Let sit for 2-3 hours (or overnight).

In a large, heavy sauté pan, saute chopped bacon until brown and crispy (4-5 minutes), then add sausage and saute for 2-3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage mixture, and set aside.

Throw in the onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos, thyme, and bay leaf, and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions are wilted and aromatic.

Then pour in the chicken broth or water.

Drain the soaked beans, rinse, and place them in the pot. Season with Creole seasoning and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.

Toss the collard greens, bacon, and sausage into the pot, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the broth thickens to your desired texture.

Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. The texture of the beans should be thick and somewhat creamy but not watery.

Remove the bay leaf.

Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning if needed. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onion.

I hope that, after reading this article you knew how to cook black-eyed peas on the stove properly. So get cooking and enjoy these delicious and nutritious beans!

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