# Black-Eyed Peas & Smoked Turkey Leg

This recipe is for black-eyed peas and smoked turkey leg, a classic symbol of good luck and prosperity for the New Year.

- Total time: 210 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Black-eyed peas
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Small yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 3 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 2 boxes Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 lb Smoked turkey legs or ham hock

## Instructions

1. Rinse the peas in a colander to remove any dirt.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for 6-8 hours).
3. Strain the peas and place them in a large pot the next day.
4. Dice 1 green bell pepper.
5. Dice 1 small yellow onion.
6. In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
8. Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet.
9. Add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet.
10. Cook for 3 minutes.
11. In a large pot, add 2 boxes of chicken broth.
12. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper mixture to the pot.
13. Combine 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika in a bowl.
14. Add the spice mixture to the pot.
15. Add 1 lb of smoked turkey legs or ham hock to the pot.
16. Cover and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours.
17. After 90 minutes, remove the turkey leg bone.
18. Let it cook for another hour.

## Equipment

- Colander
- Large pot
- Knife
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Lid
- Tongs
- Fork

## Tips

- Black-eyed peas are a classic symbol of good luck, especially for prosperity in the New Year.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DS5ok5RCSM1/
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- Extracted: 2026-01-01

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