Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon Recipe

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt to taste
• Additional cooked and crumbled bacon, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place peas and bacon in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let soak, covered, for 1 hour. Do not drain.
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.
Add to pea mixture; return to the heat. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with additional crumbled bacon. Yield: 8 servings.