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Creole Black Eyed Peas

Name: Creole Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 16 oz black eyed peas; 1/4 lb bacon; 3 onions; 1 bunch green onion; 5 clove garlic; 1 cup parsley; 1 bell pepper; 1 - 8 oz tomato sauce; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp thyme; 2 lb smoked sausage; rice

Servings: 5 Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

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Classic southern traditional meal for New Year's Day said to bring good luck and prosperity to the year ahead. Delicious any time of year!

Creole Black Eyed Peas

Author: ajhataway Cooking Method: Stovetop Courses: Main Dish, Pork, Soups Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free Holiday

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Prep Time 8 hrs Cook Time 150 mins Total Time 10 hrs 30 mins Servings: 5

Ingredients

Servings

16 oz black eyed peas (dried, soaked overnight)
¹⁄₄ lb bacon (raw)
3 onions (diced)
1 bunch green onion (sliced)
5 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup parsley (chopped)
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1 - 8 oz tomato sauce (larger can fine)
¹⁄₄ tsp cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₄ tsp oregano
¹⁄₄ tsp thyme
2 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
rice (cooked)

Instructions

Place dried peas in large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Soak overnight.
Drain and rinse peas. Place in large stockpot with bacon slices and cover with a few inches of water. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
While peas are simmering, chop all vegetables.
Add all remaining ingredients but sausage. Cover and cook on low 45 minutes to an hour.
Add sausage, and cook uncovered, on low for 45 minutes.
Serve over hot rice.