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