Passion Peas

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium-size green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 3 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 (16-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup bacon drippings
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Corn chips

Preparation

1. Combine onion, peppers, celery, catsup, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes; add peas, tomatoes, and garlic powder, stirring well. Cook over low heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Heat bacon drippings in a saucepan. Add flour; stir until smooth. Add mixture to peas; stir well. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve peas hot or cold with corn chips.