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Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
From Duette, FL
<p>A real Southern favorite traditionally served on New Years Day to bring luck to the family.</p>Source: Betty Fasig (modified from tasteofhome.com) (Entered by Betty Fasig)
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 pound
fresh black-eyed peas, rinsed
1/ lbs
bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tbs
butter
1 large
onion, chopped
1 clove
garlic, minced
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
salt to taste
additional cooked and crumbled bacon, optional
Step by Step Instructions
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme and salt.
- Place peas and bacon in a large Dutch Oven; add water to cover. Add onions, garlic and thyme to the pea mixture.
- Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 30 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with additional crumbled bacon.