Black-Eyed Pea Jambalaya

Posted by Rachel Schwartz on 12/27/2019 to Family

The new year is right around the corner which means it's time to start preparing the traditional New Year's Day meal to get the new year off to a symbolic good start. If you've forgotten (or can never remember) why you eat collard greens and black-eyed peas on New Year's Day when you otherwise never would, here's a quick reminder:

  • Black-eyed peas symbolize coins or wealth
  • Greens (typically collard greens or boiled cabbage) symbolize money or good fortune
  • Ham or pork symbolize prosperity
  • Cornbread symbolizes gold
This recipe for black-eyed pea jambalaya is tasty and incorporates two of the four symbolic foods. Just add a side of cornbread and a spoonful of collard greens and your year will be off to a delicious start!

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 lb smoked sausage
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cans black-eyed peas, undrained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1-1/2 cups ham, diced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Hot sauce, optional garnish
Directions:
  1. Place the bacon into a Dutch oven and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft. 
  2. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute or so. 
  3. Add in the ham and sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add the chicken brother and bring the pan to a boil. 
  4. Stir in the rice and green onion. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. 
  5. Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture back to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 30-35 minutes. 
  6. Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes before serving. 
  7. Fluff with a fork and add hot sauce as a garnish if desired. 

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