Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas with Ham Hock

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas with Ham Hock recipe videos

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas with Ham Hock is a classic, hearty dish from the American South, featuring tender black-eyed peas slow-simmered with a smoked ham hock for deep, savory flavor. It's a staple comfort food, often seasoned with onions, garlic, and sometimes a touch of hot sauce or vinegar.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a well-balanced source of plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat primarily from the ham hock. It is particularly rich in fiber, folate, and minerals like iron and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	120 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a Southern tradition believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Nutritionally, the combination of legumes and smoked meat creates a complete protein profile, making it a historically important and sustaining meal.