As-Good-As-It-Gets Black-Eyed Peas
 

Cathie

10 main-dish servings
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes


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Ingredients
20 chicken-wing chicken-wing drummettes (about 1-3/4 pounds) or 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups dry black-eyed peas (8 ounces)
8 ounces ham, cubed
4 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
1 pound cooked smoked cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions
1. If using drummettes, rinse and pat dry. In large saucepan, combine drummettes, the peas, and ham. Add the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

2. Add onion, parsley, green pepper, tomato sauce, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire, black and red peppers, oregano, thyme, and pepper sauce. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in sausage and cooked chicken (if using). Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes more. Serve over rice, if desired. Makes 10 main-dish servings.