Yum-O Black Eyed Peas

This is my favorite recipe for New Years Day Black Eyed Peas. This has lots of meat and veggies. I serve it with rice and sweet corn bread.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 5  slices bacon, chopped
• 4  fresh garlic cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  lb  smoked jalapeno sausage, sliced
• 1  fresh jalapeno, top cut off
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
• 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 6  chicken bouillon cubes
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6  cups water
•  salt

Directions

1. Soak dried peas in water overnight. This is important because peas can taste like dirt if not presoaked. Drain and rinse.
2. In a large pot, add peas, water, bacon, all the veggies, canned tomatoes, and spices.
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Let cook for about 15 minutes and add the bouillon cubes.
4. Let simmer for about an hour. Add sausage. Cook until peas are tender. Check to see if salt is needed.
5. Serve with rice and corn bread.