Savory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage
Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, then sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon fat.
- Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas and add chicken broth and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and remove bay leaves.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon if desired.