Black-eyed Peas Beckner

Quite a number of years ago John & I started a tradition at our house of having Black-eyed Peas Beckner on New Years Day. Well this year is no different! We will start the Year 2010 with our tratition. We got the recipe from John's sister-in-love Harriet. She is a wonderful cook.

1 lb bag of dried Black-eyed Peas
1 pkg Hormel Little Sizzlers
1 med to large onion, chopped
1 med to large bell pepper, chopped
1/8 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Directions:
1. Begin by rinsing the black-eyed peas
2. Put the peas in a large pot and cover with hot water
3. Begin cooking on top of the stove with a medium heat
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4. While the peas are cooking you will need to cut the Little Sizzlers in to bite-size pieces and put them in a skillet to brown.
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5. While the Little Sizzlers are browning, chop up the onion and bell pepper.
6. When the Littler Sizzlers are browned remove them from the skillet and pour the chopped onions and bell peppers in the skillet with the drippings from the Little Sizzlers.

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7. Saute the onions and bell peppers.
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8. When slightly translucent remove from the heat and pour into the pot with the peas. Added the browned Little Sizzlers as well.
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9. Stir gently and add enough hot water to cover the meat and vegetables.
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10. Let cook on low heat till peas are tender.
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*Hope you enjoy!!





HFR says that they are better if prepared the day before you plan to eat them then re-heat. So I guess you know what I cooked today!!!!