Yum-o Black Eyed Peas

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 fresh garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb smoked jalapeno sausage, sliced
• 1 fresh jalapeno, top cut off
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
• 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 6 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 cups water
• salt

Recipe

• 1 soak dried peas in water overnight. this is important because peas can taste like dirt if not presoaked. drain and rinse.
• 2 in a large pot, add peas, water, bacon, all the veggies, canned tomatoes, and spices.
• 3 bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. let cook for about 15 minutes and add the bouillon cubes.
• 4 let simmer for about an hour. add sausage. cook until peas are tender. check to see if salt is needed.
• 5 serve with rice and corn bread.