New Year’s Day Blackeye Pea One-Pot Meal

Directions:

1. Rinse and drain beans twice. Set aside.
2. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1/3 of onion and 1 tablespoon of garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
4. Add ground turkey and ground pork to skillet. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until meat is thoroughly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add blackeye peas to a large Dutch oven, preferably cast iron, and cover with 2 1/2 inches of water.
6. To the large Dutch oven, add meat mixture, remaining onion and garlic, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning to taste, basil, wine and rice.
7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until peas are soft, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if necessary.
8. Serve with buttermilk biscuits.