Awesome! I added a bag of fresh collard greens and a can of Rotel b/c I didnt have jalapeno on hand. It took a long time (8+ hrs) for my black eyed peas to cook even though I soaked them but I have read that the cooking time for BEPs can vary depending on the age of the dried beans. Also, I have read that adding salt and acid (both present in canned tomatoes) can increase cooking time. So, when I make this again I am going to try to cook the beans alone for a few hours before adding the other ingredients. But seriously, this recipes is worth a couple practice runs!

Reviewed On: Jan. 8, 2012

ah-mayh-zing.

Reviewed On: Jun. 26, 2009

I have made this recipe many times as written and really love it. The last time I made it, however, I made a delicious mistake. I realized at the last minute that I didn't have tomato sauce and was forced to use a can of enchilada sauce instead. It really added a lot of zing! Now I add it every time!

Reviewed On: Oct. 20, 2007