Cast Iron Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Savor our hearty cast iron black eyed peas, slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of spices for a comforting, flavorful dish.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Black-eyed Peas
If using dried black-eyed peas, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- 2
- 3
Add Ingredients
Add the soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 4
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.
- 5
Final Seasoning
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- 6
Serve
Serve the black-eyed peas warm as a side dish or a hearty main dish.