Savory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage Recipe
Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 ounces sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add diced onions to the pot with bacon fat and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sausage to the pot and cook until browned.
- Drain and add the soaked black-eyed peas to the pot along with chicken broth.
- Stir in smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about one hour until peas are tender.
- Crumble the reserved bacon, and stir it back into the pot before serving.