Blackeyed peas with bacon

Yield: 1 servings

Measure Ingredient
1 pounds Blackeyed peas -- rinsed and
\N \N Sorted
½ pounds Bacon -- cooked & crumbled
1 large Onion -- chopped
1 \N Garlic clove -- minced
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
½ teaspoon Dried thyme
\N \N Salt to taste
\N \N Additional crunbled bacon,
\N \N Optional

Place peas, bacon and enough water to cover in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Do not drain. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add to pea mixture with thyme and salt.

Return to the heat; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until peas are soft. Top with crumbled bacon if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings Recipe By : Taste of Home

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