Cook 1/2 pound hot sausage and remove from skillet. Saute:

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped pepper

1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes
2 cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 to 3 tsp. sugar
1 sm. bay leaf
1 jalapeno pepper (optional)

Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf and serve over rice.