Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried peas
  • 1/2 lb. salt pork
  • 3 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 c. chopped bell pepper
  • 1 clove pressed garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1 lb. smoked sausage
  • 1 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. whole thyme

Method

  • Sort and wash peas.
  • Place in Dutch oven.
  • Cover with water. Soak overnight.
  • Drain peas.
  • Add pork.
  • Cover with water.
  • Cover and cook 45 minutes.
  • Add all other ingredients except sausage. Cover and cook
  • 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add sausage. Cook, uncovered, over low heat 45 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Serves 10.