Recipe: Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey

Black-eyed peas with smoked turkey is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines the creamy texture of black-eyed peas with the smoky, savory taste of turkey. Often enjoyed during New Year’s for good luck, this Southern-inspired recipe is perfect for any time of the year. The smoked turkey infuses the peas with a rich, deep flavor, while onions, garlic, and spices add a savory complexity. Whether served over rice or with cornbread, this dish is comforting, nutritious, and packed with protein, making it a satisfying meal for the whole family.

Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beans, black-eyed peas, side dish, soulfood, southern

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz frozen black-eyed peas
• 1 smoked turkey wing or any smoked meat of your choice
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chicken base/bouillon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 3 bay leaves

Instructions

• In a large pot add 4 cups of chicken stock. Rinse and add smoked turkey wing or any smoked meat of your choice. Cover and cook over medium-heat for 1 hour.
• Add frozen black-eyed peas, onion, bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, chicken base, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bay leaves and stir mixture.
• Pour in 2 cups of water, and replace cover on pot and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until black-eyed peas are tender. Remove bay leaves and add crushed red pepper flakes (optional).