cajun blackeyed peas

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Biloxi, MS
Updated on Dec 31, 2014

Don't forget to have your black-eyed peas on New Year's day for good luck in 2015! This is an awesome black-eyed pea recipe that I have always used on New Year's day. It is originally from Southern Living. It is "Cajun" style and has a little kick to it.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 14 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried blackeyed peas
  • 8 cups water
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 - large onion, chopped
  • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsely, chopped
  • 1 - small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups smoked ham, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes with green chilies

How To Make cajun blackeyed peas

  • Step 1
    Sort and wash peas.
  • Step 2
    Place in a large dutch oven, add water to depth of 2 in. above peas. Cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
  • Step 3
    Drain peas and return to dutch oven.
  • Step 4
    Add 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 6
    Add bacon and next 12 ingredients; return to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Step 8
    Add sausage, ham, and tomatoes; return to a boil.
  • Step 9
    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Remove bacon, if desired.

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