Elena's South Texas Black-Eyed Peas

This recipe is from my good friend, Elena. Makes a yummy pot of black-eyed peas. Peas need to soak overnight.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
• 2  lbs bulk pork sausage
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and tomatoes chopped up
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped celery
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Wash peas and drain.
2. Place peas in a large pot.
3. Cover with water 2-inches above peas; let soak overnight.
4. In a big skillet, cook sausage, stirring to crumble, until sausage is browned.
5. Add in onion and garlic; cook until tender; drain well.
6. Drain peas and return to large pot; add in sausage and remaining ingredients.
7. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower heat.
8. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
9. Add additional water if necessary.