Black Eyed Peas With Bacon

Do you want to make a tasty pot of black eyed peas for the new year? Make this delicious pot of Black Eyed Peas with Bacon for New Year’s Day!

Are you looking for a delicious (and lucky!) recipe to whip up for New Year’s? Look no further than this scrumptious black-eyed peas recipe.

Not only is it easy to make and full of flavor, but it’s also believed to bring good luck in the new year when eaten during the coming transition.

Whether you’re hosting an event or just making dinner for your family, this will be sure to please even picky palates!

With a few fresh ingredients and some simple cooking techniques, you can have these hearty beans cooked and ready before counting down into 2023.

Don’t wait – let’s get started!

Did you know that Black Eyed Peas are considered “good luck” for the new year?

Why are Black Eyed Peas good luck?

According to Wikipedia:

The peas, since they swell when cooked, symbolize prosperity; the greens (or cabbage) symbolize money; the pork, because pigs root forward when foraging, represents positive motion. Cornbread, which represents gold, also often accompanies this meal.

Whether or not that’s true, you can be sure we are going to have them every New Year’s Day!

Do you serve Black Eyed Peas at the beginning of each new year? If not, what are you waiting for?! This Black Eyed Peas with Bacon Recipe is perfect to try. Eating black eyed peas for the new year is a tradition in our family since I was a young girl.

Here’s a great recipe to enjoy at the beginning of every new year or with any southern meal throughout the year! The secret to this recipe? The BACON! The flavor that the bacon adds to this Black Eyed Peas with Bacon Recipe is amazing!

What can I add to Black Eyed Peas for flavor? What do you season black eyed peas with?

For this recipe, I use onion soup mix because it’s quick and simple and adds an amazing flavor to the black eyed peas. You can also use herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, or parsley. Use these herbs fresh or finely chopped.

Do you need to soak dried black eyed peas before cooking?

You do not have to soak the black eyed peas before cooking. However, soaking the black eyed peas does cut down on the cooking time by about an hour or 30 minutes.

How long does it take to cook black eyed peas?

Cooking black eyed peas can be a quick and easy process. Depending on how you decide to prepare them, it usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to cook them.

If you choose to boil the beans, make sure you start by soaking them overnight in cold water. The next day, drain the beans if desired (not necessary) and transfer them into a pot filled with boiling water – this should take about 20-30 minutes before they are cooked through.

Alternatively, if you choose to pressure cook your black eyed peas, your cooking time is drastically reduced!

All you have to do is rinse the beans before adding them into the pressure cooker along with some broth or stock of your choice.

Then simply set the timer according to your pressure cooker and you’ll have perfectly cooked black eyed peas!

No matter how you choose to cook them, black eyed peas are a great source of plant-based protein and can be very versatile in the kitchen. So give them a try and see how long it takes to get them just right – bon appetit!

What can you pair black eyed peas with?

When it comes to black eyed peas, there are plenty of delicious dishes you can pair them with.

From classic Southern-style collard greens to black bean and corn salsa, black eyed peas make the perfect accompaniment for any meal.

They also pair deliciously with Tex-Mex favorites like tacos and fajitas. You can even get creative and use black eyed peas as a base for soups or curries!

No matter what dish you decide on, black eyed peas will bring flavor and hearty nutrition to your plate.

While you are here, check out this Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread recipe that you can make to go with your black eyed peas! 

You can also check out my Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon recipe, another popular New Years recipe!

Can you put bacon in black eyed peas?

Yes, you can put bacon in black eyed peas! In fact, I prefer bacon in my own personal recipe! The recipe below shows you how you can add bacon to your recipe, too.

Do you cook bacon before adding to black eyed peas?

Cooking bacon before adding it to black eyed peas is a great way to add an extra layer of flavor and texture.

The bacon fat adds richness and enhances the smoky, savory taste of the black-eyed peas.

Plus, you can cook your bacon in advance so you don’t have to worry about doing it while cooking your beans!

Start by preheating the oven or stovetop before cooking the bacon until crispy.

Then drain off any excess grease and add it to your cooked black-eyed peas right before serving.

How to cook black eyed peas

There are so many ways to cook black eyed peas. If you’re looking for a great way to cook black eyed peas, follow this recipe below!

Black Eyed Peas with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bag of black eyed peas
• 1 package of onion soup mix
• 1 small onion
• 2-4 strips of bacon
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• salt and pepper

(Read below for a recipe using canned black eyed peas.)

Directions: 

Pour the entire bag of black eyed peas in a colander and rinse beans. This helps to remove any sand or dirt that remained on the black eyed peas.

Transfer beans into a large pot of water and soak overnight or for 8 hours.

Do not drain the water.

Put the black eyed peas on high heat and bring to a rapid boil.

Once up to a rolling boil, keeping boiling for 10 minutes.

Add 1 package of onion soup mix and stir until combined.

Turn down the heat to low.

Dice up the small onion. Saute the onion and olive oil in a skillet until golden brown. Add salt and pepper.

Add the onions to the black eyed peas.

Leave the black eyed peas on low for 2-3 hours or until all peas are tender. Check the beans every 20-30 minutes and stir well each time.

If water gets low, add 1 cup of water. When the black eyed peas are tender, remove from heat.

Cook the bacon strips until crispy. Allow the bacon to cool, then break apart the bacon into bacon bits.

Serve the black eyed peas in a bowl. Top with the crispy bacon bits!

Note: You can cook the bacon by adding it to the pot of beans and allow the bacon to cook with the beans. It’s all about texture preference!

This photo below shows my black eyed pea recipe with the bacon cooked with the beans. Notice it’s not as crispy as the photo above.

Black Eyed Peas Can Recipe

This black eyed peas can recipe is an easy way to make a delicious side dish that’s sure to please.

This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, so anyone can whip up a tasty black eyed peas dish in no time!

Start by draining one can of black eyed peas and rinsing them under cold water.

Then heat some oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the black eyed peas along with any desired seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, etc.

Cook for about 10 minutes before removing from the heat. Serve immediately while hot or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Enjoy your homemade black eyed peas dish!

Pair your black eyed peas dish this year with the following recipes:

Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread