Description
This is a tried and true traditional recipe for new year's day in the south.
Ingredients
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Oil
- Water
- Chicken Broth
- Black-eyed Peas
- Cooked Ham
- Dry Crushed Red Pepper
- Bay Leaves
- Cooked Long-grain Rice
Instructions
- Saute the first three ingredients in a large dutch oven in hot oil, bacon drippings, or butter until tender
- Add water and next five ingredients
- Bring to a boil
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until peas are tender
- Remove and discard bay leaf
- Serve over rice