BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND RICE

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Black-Eyed Peas With Andouille Sausage And Rice image

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, for one, main course

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups dried black-eyed peas or 4 cups fresh or frozen
1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage or other good-quality smoked sausage
1/4 pound chunk of country or smoked ham
6 cups chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon bacon grease or olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
2 bay leaves
1 or 2 dried chili peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
Salt to taste
4 cups cooked rice
Chopped green onions, Tabasco sauce and cider vinegar for serving

Steps:

  • If using dried peas, rinse and soak overnight in water to cover by 3 inches. Drain, and place in a 6- to 8-quart pot with a 1/2-pound piece of the andouille, the ham and the stock. Heat to boiling, then reduce to a simmer. (If using fresh or frozen peas, boil the stock first, then add peas, the 1/2-pound piece of andouille and the ham. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.)
  • Heat the bacon grease or oil in a heavy skillet, add the onion and celery and cook until soft. Add to the peas with the garlic and remaining seasonings. Simmer dried peas for 2 to 2 1/2 hours; fresh or frozen for about 30 to 45 minutes. In both cases, the peas should be tender and the liquid should begin to thicken.
  • Slice remaining sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Fry briefly in a nonstick skillet and add to the peas. Remove the whole piece of sausage and the ham and chop roughly; return to pot. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs, bay leaves and pepper pods.
  • To serve, ladle pea mixture over rice and sprinkle with green onions, Tabasco and vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 803 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SM FARUK
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Renukanta Parajuli
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I've never had black-eyed peas before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They're really delicious!


Evodius Sebastian
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Adeyemi Tife
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The andouille sausage and rice really helped to balance out the flavor of the peas.


Temmy Olarewaju
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This recipe is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Ria-mae Foulds
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I love the addition of the okra to this recipe. It gives it a nice slimy texture that I really enjoy.


cece Summer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in the fridge, so this is a perfect way to use it up.


Gulhaid er
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the andouille sausage for tofu. It turned out great!


mahi Rajput9211
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less creole seasoning.


Prince Clever
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a success. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Junaid Awan Awan
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This is my new favorite recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Iminathi Skhweyiya
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Sajid Mian
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of black-eyed peas, andouille sausage, and rice was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the creole seasoning, which gave the dish a nice kick.