Best Cajun Blackeyed Peas Recipes

Cajun Blackeyed Peas image

Provided by Dene Mitzel

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

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(s) (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes with green chilies

Steps:

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.

Blackeyed Peas and Cajun Sausage image

Provided by Annacia

Categories Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 lb andouille sausage (cut bite size or use what you have)
4 cups water to cover peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
salt
3 -4 chopped scallions (green onion)

Steps:

Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
Add water if needed.
You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.