Cajun Stewed Black Eyed Peas And Greens Food

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, fry diced bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is slightly crisp. Drain bacon to a paper towel; pour the bacon grease in a bowl to use later.
• Add 2 tablespoons bacon fat back to the skillet; sauté celery, green peppers, onion and garlic until onions are translucent.
• Meanwhile, add undrained black-eyed peas, 1 pea can of warm water, salt, cayenne pepper (optional), diced tomato and fried bacon to a Dutch oven or large, deep saucepan.
• Once the vegetables are tender, add them to the black eyed peas.
• To the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease; fry smoked sausage until lightly browned and crisp.
• Add the smoked sausage to the peas and stir.
• Bring the stew to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 40 minutes or until the stew is to your desired thickness.

CAJUN BLACKEYED PEAS

Steps:

• 1. Sort and wash peas.
• 2. Place in a large dutch oven, add water to depth of 2 in. above peas. Cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
• 3. Drain peas and return to dutch oven.
• 4. Add 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
• 5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6. Add bacon and next 12 ingredients; return to a boil.
• 7. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
• 8. Add sausage, ham, and tomatoes; return to a boil.
• 9. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
• 10. Remove bacon, if desired.

EMERIL'S STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife score the fat on the ham hocks 1/4-inch deep.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium high heat.
• Add the tasso and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add the ham hocks, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves.
• Cook, stirring often for 2 minutes.
• Add the black-eyed peas and chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer uncovered until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often and skimming off any foam that forms.
• Remove the bay leaves and discard.
• Cut the meat from the hock, discarding the skin and bones.
• Return meat to the pot.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Serve.

CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to the pan; add the water, onion, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until peas are tender.

STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Put the peas in a large bowl, add water to cover by 2 inches, and soak overnight.
• Blacken the onion: If you have a gas stove, turn one burner on high and place the onion halves directly on the grates next to the flame and cook, turning occasionally, until the onion is charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Otherwise, heat the broiler and broil the onion on a baking sheet a few inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• When the onion is cool enough to handle, poke 2 cloves into each half, and add the onion to a large stockpot. Drain the peas, discarding the liquid, and then transfer the peas to the pot.
• Place the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and chile on a 12-inch square of cheesecloth and wrap tightly, using twine to seal the packet.
• Add 6 quarts water and the spice packet to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim any foam that collects on the surface, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring and skimming occasionally, until the peas are fully cooked and the cooking liquid has thickened, 1 to 2 hours.
• Discard the spice packet, season with the remaining 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste) and the hot sauce and serve.

BLACKEYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
• Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
• Add water if needed.
• You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
• Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.