Celebrate a New Year's tradition with this recipe made with canned black eyed peas, sausage, green chiles, and tomatoes.
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cans (15 ounce size) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounce size) diced green chiles, undrained
1 can (14 ounce size) whole or stewed tomatoes, undrained
salt and pepper, to taste
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until well browned. Transfer the sausage to a large saucepan using a slotted spoon.
Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until soft. Transfer the onion and oil from the skillet to the saucepan.
Add the black eyed peas, green chiles, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
When heated through, serve with cornbread, if desired.
Adding a bay leaf or some thyme to the saucepan can give the dish more flavor.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the black eyed peas slightly.
Try different types of tomatoes, like fire-roasted, for a smoky flavor.
Serve with a side of hot sauce for those who prefer an extra kick.
Yes, you can use fresh or dried black eyed peas. If using dried, they will need to be soaked overnight and cooked until tender before adding them to the recipe.
You can substitute smoked sausage with other types of sausage, such as andouille, chorizo, or kielbasa, depending on your preference or availability.
To make the dish spicier, use "hot" green chiles, add diced jalapenos, or give it a few dashes of hot sauce.
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage. You can also add extra vegetables or a meat substitute like tempeh or tofu to make it heartier.
Yes, you can make this in a slow cooker. Brown the sausage and onions as directed, then transfer them to the slow cooker with the other ingredients and cook on low for 3-5 hours.
Serve with cornbread, over rice, or with a side of greens for a traditional Southern meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Yes, this dish freezes well. Cool it completely and store it in freezer-safe containers. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
To make it less salty, use low-sodium ingredients (look for nitrate-free sausage) and adjust the added salt to taste.
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reviews & comments
January 12, 2014
Not sure how close this recipe is to traditional "Hoppin' John," but this was delicious! And you still get your dose of black-eyed peas for good luck in the New Year.
December 30, 2013
Black eyed peas are a regular New Year's tradition here in the south. As far as recipes go, I this one has lots of "luck" potential! It's quick to make since it uses canned black eyed peas and has a ton of flavor from the sausage and green chiles. The salt and pepper to taste was enough seasoning, it didn't need anything else as far as I was concerned! Happy New Year!
September 16, 2012
one of my favorite!! cook all the time - doesnt get much easier than this recipe