Side: Lucky Black Eyed Peas
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Ingredients
- 1 (16oz) pkg dried black eyed peas
- 2 oz salt pork
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 t bacon drippings
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, cooked and diced (optional)
- Garnishes: chopped green onions, chopped crumbled
- bacon
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Preparation
Step 1
Rinse and sort peas according to pkg directions and soak in water 6-8 hours. May use quick soak method(Cover peas with 2 inches of cold water and bring to a boil, boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse). Bring salt pork and 1 Qt water to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to med-low and simmer 30 minutes. Add peas, onions and next 2 ingredients, water to cover and if desired jalapeno pepper.Bring to a boil over med-high heat, cover , reduce heat and cook occasionally 1-1 1/2 hours or until liquid thickens and peas are tender. Uncover after 1 hour to allow liquid to evaporate if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
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