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Samantha's Spam-Tastic Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Here's how you make Samantha's Spam-Tastic Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Bacon grease (3 tablespoons)
  • 15 1/2 ounces black-eyed peas (one 15 1/2 ounce can)
  • 12 ounces Spam
  • 1 cup rice (uncooked, NOT instant)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion (small, coarsely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped (I used 1/2 teaspoon more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (homemade would be better)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat up the bacon grease in a pot,and add the diced onion and garlic, cover and saute slowly on low heat.

  • Step 2: While your onion is cooking, cut the Spam into bite-sized pieces, then add those pieces to the pot.

  • Step 3: Continue to cook on low heat for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 4: Add the beans, water and rice, and finally, your Cajun seasonings (to taste), bring to a boil.

  • Step 5: Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is done.

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