Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Vegetable Recipe
Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
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Vegetable-6041
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Ingredients |
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2 tablespoons |
oil |
1 |
large onion, chopped |
1 |
bell pepper, chopped |
1-2 |
jalapeno peppers, finely minced |
10-12 cups |
water |
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ham bone or ham hock, for seasoning |
1 pound |
black-eyed peas |
2 teaspoons |
Creole seasoning |
1/2 cup |
chopped parsley |
2 |
bay leaves |
1 pound |
smoked sausage or hot sausage, andouille, bacon, ham, or other smoked pork |
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
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Preparation |
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the water, ham bone, peas and seasonings and bring to a boil. Meanwhile slice the sausage into 1/2-inch pieces and brown in a heavy skillet. (If using bacon, cook until just under crisp.) Add the sausage to the peas. Reduce to a simmer and cook 1 hour, until the peas are creamy and tender. Add additional water if necessary. Adjust seasonings to your taste. May be served over rice as a main course, as a side dish, or thinned with ham stock and served as a soup.
Yield
8 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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