Ingredients:
Two 12 oz bags of fresh black-eyed peas
(frozen works in a pinch)
1/2 pound diced ham
1/2 pound chopped link sausage, or your favorite meat, chopped
1 medium onion, course chopped
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, course chopped
1 medium Green Bell Pepper, course chopped
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes and liquid
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth (or beef broth depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard (I prefer spicy)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon course ground black pepper
½ cup chopped bacon
(Optional) Add diced jalapeno and pepper sauce to taste.
Preparation:
1. Place the peas, ham, sausage (or other favorite meat) into a 4-6 qt crock pot set on HIGH.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic and diced tomatoes, and cover with Chicken broth.
3. After the peas have cooked 3-4 hours check them for consistency, adding more broth if needed to keep the peas covered, then add mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stir in the ½ cup of the chopped bacon just prior to serving.
5. Top with finely chopped parsley and onion. They get better with time so try to cook them the day before you serve them and let them sit in the refrigerator over night. Reheat slowly and enjoy the results!
EASY TIP – Substitute your favorite jarred salsa (16 oz) for the onion, bell peppers, garlic and diced tomatoes.
