DEEP SOUTH DISH RECIPES

Steps:

• Using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into the bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven and sauté until slightly browned.
• Add the onion, bell pepper and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute.
• Add the ham and sausage and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add the stock/broth and black-eyed peas; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the rice, jalapenos and green onion. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Add the bay leaf and return to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for another 10 minutes before serving. Fluff with a fork.
• Serve with Chow Chow and pass hot sauce at the table, if desired.