Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day to bring good luck. My mother's recipe with bacon, garlic and thyme makes them extra special. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
6-8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Additional crumbled bacon, optional
Directions
- In a large Dutch oven, place the peas, bacon and enough water to
- cover; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat;
- cover and let stand for 1 hour. Do not drain.
- In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic;
- cook 1 minute linger. Stir in thyme and salt; add to pea mixture.
- Return to the heat; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until peas
- are soft. Top with crumbled bacon if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 361 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 15 g protein.