Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
- 1 (1 inch) cube smoked hog jowl
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and smoked sausage. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the black-eyed peas and hog jowl for flavoring (and luck for the next year! ) Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir in cooked rice and cheese until cheese has melted.
