BLACK-EYED PEAS AND GREENS WITH SAUSAGE RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens with Sausage Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by gpawilson

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large bunch turnip greens, chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 cups frozen black-eyed peas (about 2 1/2 pounds) If using canned black-eyed peas, rinse and drain the peas, then add to the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes
12 ounces smoked beef kielbasa, sliced
2 cups water (about)

Steps:

Heat a medium stockpot over high heat. Add olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, red pepper flakes and black pepper. And onion and bacon and saute until onion is tender. Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute. Add greens a little at a time, cooking until wilted. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Once the greens are cooked down, add balsamic vinegar and sugar. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Gently stir in peas, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir well. Pour in greens with cooking liquid (pot likker). Fold in kielbasa. Cover and simmer over low heat until liquid is reduced by one-third, about 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer until desired consistency is reached.