Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Black Eye peas
- 1½ lbs. Smoked Turkey Wings or Legs
- 5 Slices of bacon
- 2 cups chopped Turkey Ham
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 chopped green Bell Pepper
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh Thyme
- 1 tablespoon chicken flavor bouillon
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Sort the black eyed peas to remove any stones or unwanted peas. Rinse them with cold water and set aside for a minute.
Cut the bacon slices and ham in small pieces.
In a large pot, preheat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and cook the bacon and ham for about 5 minutes or until brown. Then add in the onion and cook for 2 more minutes. Add in the bell pepper and garlic and stir together for about 30 seconds. Add in the black eyed peas, thyme, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of chicken flavor bouillon and enough water to cover the peas, also add in the smoked turkey wings and cook oh high heat until it comes to a boil.
After it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-heat, cover the pot with a lid, and continue to cook on medium heat until the peas are tender.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!
