Black Eyed Peas with D&D Smoked Sausage and Smoked Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pound Black-Eyed Peas (rinsed, sorted, no discolored peas)
• 1 pound Smoked Pork Pig Tails (trim excess fat, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 pound D&D Smoked Sausage (chopped into 1‑inch pieces)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small cubes)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (chopped (about 1 2/3 cups))
• 3 stalks Celery Stalks (chopped (about 2/3 cup))
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (chopped (about 2/3 cup, any color))
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced (about 2 tablespoons))
• 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning (e.g., Tony's Creole seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (optional, for extra depth)
• 3 quarts Water (for simmering)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables and Meats

   Chop the yellow onion, celery stalks, and bell pepper into uniform bite‑size pieces. Mince the garlic. Trim excess fat from the pig tails, then cut the meat into small bite‑size cubes. Chop the D&D smoked sausage into 1‑inch pieces.

   Time: PT15M

2. Rinse and Sort Black‑Eyed Peas

   Place the dry black‑eyed peas in a bowl of cold water. Swirl with your hand, discarding any discolored, broken, or foreign particles. Let sit 5 minutes, then drain using a strainer.

   Time: PT5M

3. Simmer Pork Base

   Add 3 quarts of water to the large pot and bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat. Add the trimmed pig‑tail pieces, stir, cover, and reduce to a gentle simmer for 1 hour, skimming any foam that rises.

   Time: PT1H

4. Add Vegetables, Seasonings, and Peas

   Stir in the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, 1 tsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and the rinsed black‑eyed peas. Cover and simmer for another 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT1H

5. Incorporate Smoked Sausage

   Add the chopped D&D smoked sausage to the pot, stir gently, re‑cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the sausage is heated through and the peas are tender.

   Time: PT20M

6. Finish with Butter

   Turn off the heat and stir in 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated, giving the stew a glossy finish.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Ladle the black‑eyed pea stew into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with cornbread or rice.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

6 g