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cajun blackeyed peas

DeneMi avatar
Recipe by
Dene Mitzel
@DeneMi
Biloxi, MS

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.

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

Ingredients For cajun blackeyed peas

  • 1 lb
    dried blackeyed peas
  • 8 c
    water
  • 6 slice
    bacon
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, chopped
  • 1
    large onion, chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c
    fresh parsely, chopped
  • 1
    small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    worchestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    tabasco
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    smoked ham, chopped
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes with green chilies

How To Make cajun blackeyed peas

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