Smokey Black-Eyed Peas

Smokey Black-Eyed Peas

 

SMOKEY BLACK EYED PEAS

Black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year’s Day for good luck. I could use a little luck every day if you ask me, lol. The more of these yummy little beans you can eat. the more luck you will have. Stuffed on good luck I will be tonight. Not just on New Years but these are a delicious meal to enjoy any time of the year.

WHAT YOU NEED

black-eyed peas
chicken broth
olive oil
onion
celery
bell pepper
bay leaves
fresh thyme
paprika
black pepper
salt
minced garlic
jalapeno
balsamic vinegar
liquid smoke
Smoked Sausage

 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE IT

In a large bowl add chicken broth and the black-eyed peas.

Dice the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Add the olive oil to a stockpot and simmer the veggies for a few minutes.

Add the bay leaves, thyme springs, paprika, salt, minced garlic, and jalapenos.

Add the chicken broth and black-eyes peas to the pot.

Slice the smoked sausage, and add it along with the balsamic vinegar, and liquid smoke.

cook on low for about 2 hours.

Smokey Black-Eyes Peas

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Equipment

  • stockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb black-eyed peas
  • 1 tsp onion (chopped)
  • 2 celery ribs (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 jalapeno (chopped)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 Smoked Sausage

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl add the chicken broth and black-eyed peas
  • Chop the veggies and add to a stockpot with the olive oil
  • Simmer for a few minutes
  • Add to the pot the bay leaves, thyme, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic, and jalapenos. Stir well
  • Add to the pot the chicken broth and black-eyes peas. Stir well
  • Slice the smoked sausage and add it to the pot
  • add to the pot the balsamic vinegar and liquid smoke
  • simmer on low for about 2 hours stirring often