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Creole Black Eyed Peas

Prep Time 8 hrs
Cook Time 150 mins
Total Time 10 hrs 30 mins
Cooking Method:
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
  • 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
  1. 1
    Place dried peas in large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Soak overnight.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    While peas are simmering, chop all vegetables.
  4. 4
    Add all remaining ingredients but sausage. Cover and cook on low 45 minutes to an hour.
  5. 5
    Add sausage, and cook uncovered, on low for 45 minutes.
  6. 6
    Serve over hot rice.