Description
A comforting and hearty Southern-style recipe featuring Purple Hull Peas slow-cooked with aromatic seasonings and tenderized to perfection. This dish is perfect as a side or main course, served with classic toppings like fresh onions and hot sauce, showcasing traditional flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Purple Hull Peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 large Onion (chopped)
- 1-2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Toppings
- Chopped fresh onion
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients and place the purple hull peas, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken bouillon, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and baking soda into your slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover the peas.
- Cook peas: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the peas are tender and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the peas and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more bouillon, Cajun seasoning, or black pepper as needed.
- Add toppings: Top the cooked peas with chopped fresh onion and a dash of hot sauce to enhance flavor. Serve hot, ideally alongside cornbread for a complete Southern meal experience.
- Optional ham addition: If using, remove the ham bone, shred the ham meat, and stir it back into the peas for added richness and protein.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen purple hull peas based on availability; frozen peas may reduce cooking time slightly.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning and hot sauce according to your heat preference.
- This recipe works well as a vegetarian dish by omitting the chicken bouillon or replacing it with a vegetable-based alternative.
- Serve with traditional Southern sides like cornbread or rice for a hearty meal.
