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Title: Black-Eyed Peas w/Bacon
Categories: Beans, Pork, Vegetables, Herbs
Yield: 8 servings

1 lb Dried black-eyed peas
1/2 lb Bacon; cooked, crumbled
1 tb Butter
1 lg Onion; chopped
1 cl Garlic; minced
1/2 ts Dried thyme
Salt
Fresh thyme leaves &
- additional cooked,
- crumbled bacon; opt

Rinse and sort black-eyed peas. Place peas and bacon in
a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil
2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour.
Do not drain.

In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over
medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme.

Stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, until peas are tender, stirring
occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to
taste. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and
additional crumbled bacon.

Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Makes: 8 servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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