Homecooked Purple Hull Peas

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh shelled purple hull peas
• 2 garlic cloves, whole
• 1 teaspoon Hickory liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• enough water to cover peas in the pot

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from simpledailyrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat. Make sure you have enough water to cover the peas with 2 inches of water. After the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Set your timer for the first hour and check the water level on the peas. Add more water if necessary, you want at least 1 inch of water above the peas. Cover with lid, again, and set the timer for the last hour.

Two pounds of peas makes enough for dinner and storing extra in the freezer. Even though, it takes time to cook them up. They are worth every minute. And you don’t have to stand over the stove while they’re cooking. Go watch a couple of your favorite cooking shows while you’re waiting.