New Years Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
• 1 (1 inch) cube smoked hog jowl
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the onion, bell pepper and smoked sausage. season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. add the black-eyed peas and hog jowl for flavoring (and luck for the next year!) pour in the water and bring to a boil. simmer over low heat for 1 hour. when ready to serve, stir in cooked rice and cheese until cheese has melted.