Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. bacon, diced
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can warm water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tomato, peeled and diced
  • 2 c. celery, chopped
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 3 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas and liquid
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 lb. smoked sausage, thinly sliced

Method

  • Fry bacon.
  • Drain grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in pan.
  • Add celery, green pepper, onion and garlic to the bacon drippings and saute until onion is clear.
  • Transfer to Dutch oven and add peas, water, salt, pepper and tomato.
  • While bringing peas to a boil, fry sausage and drain well.
  • Add sausage to peas and simmer for 40 minutes or until desired thickness of broth.