spicy black-eyed peas

Name: Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6-8 slice(s) bacon; 2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 2 cup(s) green bell pepper, chopped; 3 can(s) black-eyed peas (16 ounce), drained; 1 can(s) chopped tomatoes (16 ounce), undrained; 1 can(s) chopped tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (10 ounce); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

This is kind of like a "cheater" version of Hoppin John. It has the Cajun holy trinity, but uses convenience items liked canned beans instead of dried to make the recipe quicker and easier. Great side for a large gathering, or you can cut the recipe down for less people.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

6-8 slices bacon
2 cups onion, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups green bell pepper, chopped
3 cans black-eyed peas (16 ounce), drained
1 can chopped tomatoes (16 ounce), undrained
1 can chopped tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (10 ounce)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

How To Make spicy black-eyed peas

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove the bacon, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

Step 2

Saute the chopped onion, celery and bell pepper in the bacon drippings until the vegetables are crisp tender. Add the reserved bacon, black-eyed peas, and remaining ingredients. Stir well.
Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
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