Black Eyed Pea Stew With Rice Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Black Eyed Pea Stew, inspired by Southern Living! This comforting recipe features tender pork, savory spices, and juicy tomatoes simmered to perfection with black-eyed peas. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 112 mins
Calories 319.9 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Eyed Pea Stew With Rice

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How to Make Black Eyed Pea Stew With Rice

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove pork and set aside.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon more olive oil to the pot. Add 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Saute for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 2 cups black-eyed peas (dried, rinsed), 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained.
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the reserved pork, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce (optional).
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  10. Serve hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

14g

Carbs

9g