Black Eyed Pea Jambalaya Emeril Lagasse Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEA JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the peas, water, okra, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sausage and tomatoes; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.

EMERIL'S STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife score the fat on the ham hocks 1/4-inch deep.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium high heat.
• Add the tasso and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add the ham hocks, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves.
• Cook, stirring often for 2 minutes.
• Add the black-eyed peas and chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer uncovered until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often and skimming off any foam that forms.
• Remove the bay leaves and discard.
• Cut the meat from the hock, discarding the skin and bones.
• Return meat to the pot.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Serve.