Black Eyed Peas will bless your New Year with prosperity and more fiber in your diet! But hey knowing how to cook canned black eyed peas will bless every single day of any year! It’s easy and you can absolutely have a mess of black eyed peas ready for dinner in no time at all!
Black eyed peas have been a family favorite for EVER! We especially love to eat them on New Years Day with Collard Greens (sometimes from a can) and Cornbread. Seems like the best easy meal of the year!
YOU, however, can have this wonderful southern delight any ol day of the year at all and it is ready in minutes! The recipe is at the bottom of the post and here are the answers to some of your questions about how to cook canned black eyed peas.
HERE'S A QUICK VIDEO OF WENDI COOKING SOME CANNED BLACK EYED PEAS! CHECK IT OUT!
WHAT DO BLACK EYED PEAS TASTE LIKE ?
Black eyed peas definitely do not taste like a green pea at all. You will mostly be reminded of beans when you eat a black eyed pea, but they have an earthier flavor. If you have ever eaten “Cow Peas” or “Crowder Peas”, these are in the same ball park.
DO BLACK EYED PEAS TASTE GOOD?
That depends entirely upon whoever is cooking! Follow my recipe below and you will not go wrong. Trust me on that. They'll be GREAT with some Mexican Cornbread and this Easy Pot Roast.
ARE BLACK EYED PEAS GOOD FOR YOU?
Of COURSE black eyed peas are good for you! They are loaded with protein and fiber and lots of other good vitamins and minerals.
HOW LONG DO BLACK EYED PEAS KEEP?
You can safely keep your cooked black eyed peas in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. After you cook them, don’t allow them to sit out for more than 2 hours before refrigerating.
HOW DO I REHEAT BLACK EYED PEAS?
Reheat black eyed peas on the stove top in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through (you might have to add a little water to your pot). You can also rewarm them in the microwave on high for 1 minute, remove, stir, heat again if needed in 30 second intervals until heated through.
HOW TO COOK BLACK EYED PEAS IN THE CROCK POT
If you would rather cook your black eyed peas in the crockpot instead of the stove top, that is fine too. Use the recipe below (you will probably need to scale up for a larger crock pot - you can double, triple or increase this recipe to the size you need).
For the best flavor, sear the bacon on the stove top first then put it in the crockpot with your other ingredients. Set crockpot on low and everything should be ready to go in 6-8 hours.
HOW TO COOK BLACK EYED PEAS WITH A HAM HOCK
You might have a leftover ham hock from the holidays and that works perfectly with these black eyed peas. When using a ham hock, you will want to leave off the bacon, increase the whole recipe using about 3-4 cans of black eyed peas (you want enough to absorb all the wonderful flavor from the ham hock!). There is no need to sear the ham hock first. Then do the following….
STOVE TOP
If you are using a the stove top, place all the ingredients (remember to multiple the spices for however many cans of beans you are using) into a 4-8 quart stock pot with the ham hock. Set the stove on medium low until the pot begins to simmer then reduce to low.
Check on your pot every 15-20 minutes and give it a slight stir to make sure nothing sticks. Add water as you need to. Simmer for an hour or two until the smell is so delicious that you can’t wait any longer!
CROCKPOT
If you are cooking in a crockpot, simply place everything in the crockpot, but the lid on, set it on low and everything will be ready in 6-8 hours.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK EYED PEAS
- Make sure to drain the canned peas well, you could use this water, but it doesn’t taste very good.
- This recipe only serves 2 people, so if you are having more, you can double, triple or increase the recipe to any size you want, just make sure to add the spices at the increased amount too.
- This recipe is excellent with greens and cornbread! According to Southern legend it brings luck and prosperity too! It's worth a try! At least it brings fiber for sure!
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THE RECIPE FOR HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK EYED PEAS
How to Cook Canned Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1 slice of thick cut bacon cut into 5 pieces (regular if you don’t have thick)
- 1 14.5 oz can black eyed peas drained
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vinegar white or cider
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, cook the pieces bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- When bacon is crispy, add the drained peas, water, butter, garlic and onion powders, cayenne pepper (if you like a tiny bit of spice), sugar and the vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir frequently until heated through and the water begins to boil (a couple of minutes). Serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the canned peas well, you could use this water, but it doesn’t taste very good.
- This recipe only serves 2 people, so if you are having more, you can double, triple or increase the recipe to any size you want, just make sure to add the spices at the increased amount too.
- This recipe is excellent with greens and cornbread! According to Southern legend it brings luck and prosperity too! It's worth a try! At least it brings fiber for sure!
Nutrition
A VERSE TO SHARE
Today I am just thankful that God is just. I’m not always perfect, and I am sure you aren’t either. God sees and knows the contents of your heart, thankfully. I always pray that he will help me to conquer the less than flattering parts of my own heart.
He made me and knows even all the hairs on my head, so I am assuming he also knows what motivates me. I’m sure he shakes his head at me a lot. I thought, therefore, that I would share this verse from Hebrews 6.
Hebrews 6: 9-10
Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Vicki Hodge says
Great recipe! I loved the flavors. Thank you.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Vicki, Thank you so much!
Donna Lee says
Thank you! This is just what I need. After 50 years of cooking, I vowed to give up on dry beans. The recipe looks tasty and easy for my New Year's dinner.
Wendi Spraker says
Really and honestly, if you don't have time to fool with dry beans, canned beans are very nearly as good in my opinion. You just have to doctor them up a little.
joy cullens says
thank you
Wendi Spraker says
Thank YOU! 🙂
Angela says
This was great. Used sausage instead and sautéed half an onion and garlic. Added spinach and drained peas with other ingredients. Never added water. Will make this again!
Wendi Spraker says
Sounds delish! 🙂
Lori says
I'm a Northern girl and never learned how to cook black eyed peas. After 20+ years in the military, I have tried so many recipes and finally...a simple, delicious recipe that my picky boyfriend (a Southerner) and I loved! As he inhaled the black eyed peas, I was waiting for a look of disgust, like last year, and he replied, "Yum, they are not too bad..." I said that I needed to print the recipe for future use and he agreed! Wow, Wendi! Thank you so much for sharing a yummy recipe!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Lori! Please print that recipe. Often, results fall off of the first page of Google and it's hard to find again. That said, you CAN just bookmark this site and come visit often and see what else might tickle your fancy! I would love to have you and the door is always open, my dear! Thank you so much for leaving a comment and taking time out of your schedule to do so! I appreciate it more than you know! Blessings in the New Year!
Lori says
@Wendi Spraker, Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am printing out the recipe and planning to make double this New Year so we have leftovers.
Wendi Spraker says
Come back any time you like! I love having you here!
Kim says
This recipe is perfect for those wanting to have black-eyed peas for good fortune, but don’t want to spend all day cooking. And it’s yummy!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Kim!
ACJ4220 says
Very good and so easy!!
Wendi Spraker says
Wonderful! Happy to help!
Ann says
Thanks Wendi! As always, you come to the rescue my husband hated black-eyed peas till I tried your recipe (he always say they taste bitter) no more thanks to you! Have a great and wonderful New Year 2020!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Ann! Thanks so much for letting me know! If you have any other recipes you are looking for, please let me know! If it isn't already on here, its probably something that I need to do.
Brenda Ellis says
I love the simple ways to cook and learning how others cook the same food fix it almost the same way, this is so simple for our young and mild age who did learn to cook for old Cook's like me who forget some times, l really appreciate your advice and guidance thanks a million.👏👍👏🙏🌹🌹🌹-1:34am.. Brendafaith54@gmail.com
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Brenda, Thanks so much for leaving a comment. That's what I kept finding in messages that people would send me, they just wanted to know basic simple things about cooking. So, I'm aiming to help them figure it out. I'm glad it's reminding you what to do as well. Take care dear. Wendi
Jonathan says
Haven’t had Black Eyed Peas since I was a kid. My grandfather used to make them all the time. Couldn’t remember how he cooked them though. Gotta say, this recipe was great. Brought back good memories. I omitted the sugar as my wife and I are doing the slow carb diet. Also I used white wine vinegar, and a low sodium chicken stock instead of water. Overall excellent. I’ll be adding this recipe to my weekly meal rotation!
Wendi Spraker says
No reason to wait to have more black eyed peas! They are so fabulous! Plus, coming back in style I think! I'm glad you enjoyed them so much! Best wishes with your diet! 🙂 . Wendi
Elizabeth says
This was easy and delicious! I doubled the recipe, used pork jowels instead of bacon, and paired it with ham, green beans, and cornbread. Perfect for a New Year’s Day southern dinner. Almost the whole family loved the peas (our youngest was picky about it), and I’ll be making them again.
Wendi Spraker says
Wow! That is fabulous news! We had some too and enjoyed them as well! They are assured to bring you good luck in the New Year! 🙂 Thanks for coming back and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it!
Shala says
We didn’t have bacon in the house but this recipe was yummy anyway. Thank you! My entire family loved it.
Wendi Spraker says
Awwww! Wonderful news! Thanks so much for coming back and leaving me a comment! Have a WONDERFUL New Year!
Amy says
Thanks, Wendi! You just saved my dinner while reminding me to slow down and remember to show myself some grace--the same grace God shows me, and the same grace I show to others. Real soul food, haha!
Wendi Spraker says
Awwww Amy, thanks for sharing! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Renee says
Please clarify is sugar and/or vinegar included in the recipe? The video references sugar but the printed version includes vinegar. I went with the printed version and had to add sugar because it was too acidic.
anonymous says
Love LOVE black eyed peas!