Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 large bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed (NOT breaded okra!)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal (see Self-Rising Cornmeal)