Mexican Black-eyed Peas

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
• 2 lbs bulk lamb sausage
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 (18 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 sort and wash peas and place in a large dutch oven. cover with water 2 inches above peas. let soak overnight.
• 2 brown sausage in heavy skillet, stiring to crumble.
• 3 add onions, brown.
• 4 cook until tender and drain fat.
• 5 drain peas well. cover with water again. stir in sausage and remaining ingredients.
• 6 bring to boil. cover and reduce heat and simmer 1 - 1/2 hours.
• 7 add water if necessary.