Blackeyed peas with bacon
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Blackeyed peas -- rinsed and |
| Sorted | ||
| ½ | pounds | Bacon -- cooked & crumbled |
| 1 | large | Onion -- chopped |
| 1 | Garlic clove -- minced | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter or margarine |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried thyme |
| Salt to taste | ||
| Additional crunbled bacon, | ||
| Optional | ||
Directions
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