**Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage: A Flavorful Fusion of Southern Cuisine**
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage dish. This classic Southern comfort food is a perfect blend of hearty textures and bold Cajun spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking for a new twist on a family favorite or a culinary adventurer seeking authentic Louisiana flavors, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Dive into the depths of its rich history, explore variations using different sausages, and discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of spices. From the traditional Louisiana-style to a vegetarian delight, this article presents a collection of recipes that cater to diverse preferences, making it the ultimate guide to this beloved Southern dish.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage:** Master the art of this traditional Southern recipe, featuring tender black-eyed peas, succulent Cajun sausage, and a trinity of aromatic vegetables.
2. **Slow-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage:** Experience the convenience of a slow-cooker version that delivers the same hearty flavors with minimal effort.
3. **Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage:** Delight in a plant-based rendition where veggie sausage and a medley of vegetables create a satisfying and flavorful dish.
4. **Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage Soup:** Transform this classic into a comforting soup, perfect for chilly days.
5. **Black-Eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage Jambalaya:** Elevate your taste buds with this Louisiana classic, where black-eyed peas join forces with Cajun sausage, rice, and a vibrant blend of spices.
BLACK EYED PEAS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
What would the new year be without Black Eyed Peas? It's a traditional dish served in the South on New Year's Day, consisting of a savory black-eyed pea mixture served over rice. To jazz it up, I added Andouille Sausage and Louisiana Skillet Cornbread for a true southern dish.
Provided by Chula King
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook sausage over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to loosen any browned bits on bottom of Dutch oven. Add minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add Rotel Tomatoes and Chilies. Add black eyed peas, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and simmer over medium low heat for one hour or until peas are tender and creamy. Adjust seasonings; if desired, garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve over rice. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, Carbohydrate 76 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 1198 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SAUSAGE STEW
Black-Eyed Peas and Sausage Stew uses canned black-eyed peas and smoked sausage to create the perfect winter stew recipe with all the classic flavors of Louisiana.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Entree Main Course Soup
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
BLACK-EYED PEA SAUSAGE STEW
I always wanted to try black-eyed peas. I happened to have smoked sausage on hand one night, so I invented this full-flavored stew. It's the perfect way to heat up a cold night without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I usually double the seasonings because we like our food spicier. -Laura Wimbrow, Bridgeville, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, seasonings and hot pepper sauce. , Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir in corn; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
BLACKEYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE
Beans and sausage, what could be more Cajun than this? It's hearty and yummy. According to a study of nearly ten thousand Americans, a diet containing at least 300 micrograms of the B vitamin folate (found in beans) reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Pork
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS
Steps:
- In a large pot, over medium heat, render the sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, salt, cayenne, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and parsley. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the onions are wilted. Stir in the chicken stock, peas and garlic. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are tender. Spoon the peas and sausage in the center of a shallow bowl. Garnish with green onions. Serve with cornbread muffins.
BLACK EYED PEAS WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
I made this yesterday in the crock pot. I needed something that could be thrown together with what I had in the house and sit while I worked a 14 hour day. This definitely hit the spot.
Provided by MandAs
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using dried beans soak for 4 or more hours, drain and rinse.
- Slice sausage into rounds. Combine with black eyed peas, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in the crock pot.
- Add water until beans and sausage are just covered. If using dried beans, add enough so that the beans and sausage are submerged by 1-2 inches of liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours. I would suggest an additional 2 hours if using dried beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 69.4, Sodium 1281.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.4
CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS
Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAJUN BLACKEYED PEAS
Don't forget to have your black-eyed peas on New Year's day for good luck in 2015! This is an awesome black-eyed pea recipe that I have always used on New Year's day. It is originally from Southern Living. It is "Cajun" style and has a little kick to it.
Provided by Dene Mitzel
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH SAUSAGE
Okay, I've comepletely changed this recipe, so it is no longer from the Southern Living 1986 Annual Recipe book. Please ignore the rating, it comes from the recipe that was originally here. The recipe you will find here now is how I usually fix black-eyed peas, although the amounts are guesstimates, since I rarely measure ingredients unless I am trying a new recipe. This recipe goes well with cornbread, rice or stewed tomatoes. You can leave out the sausage if you like.
Provided by JenSmith
Categories Beans
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven until hot. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40--45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 1572.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 19.6
Tips:
- Choose dry black-eyed peas that are not broken or discolored.
- Soak the black-eyed peas for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven to cook the black-eyed peas.
- Add enough water to cover the black-eyed peas by 2 inches.
- Bring the black-eyed peas to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until tender.
- Add the Cajun sausage, onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Season the black-eyed peas with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve the black-eyed peas over rice, or with cornbread.
Conclusion:
Black-eyed peas and Cajun sausage are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this black-eyed peas and Cajun sausage recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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