black eyed pea gumbo

Harlingen, TX
Updated on Oct 13, 2013

My nephew entered this recipe in a contest when he was in school. I got the recipe then and we love it at New Year's.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon , chopped and fried
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat
  • 1 1/2 cups celery chopped a little larger
  • 1 1/4 cups onions and bell pepper chopped a little larger
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3-4 bags black eyed peas frozen
  • 2 cans tomatoes stewed
  • 1 can beef consomme
  • 1/4 cup green sauce
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make black eyed pea gumbo

  • Step 1
    Cook black eyed peas according to package. Add all ingredients to Crock Pot. (be careful not to add too much water, just til soupy.
  • Step 2
    Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Step 3
    Variation: Change frozen black eyed peas for 4 cans black eyed peas and cook all in Dutch oven. Simmer for 1 hour.

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