Black Eyed Peas

How to make Black Eyed Peas Recipe

4 SERVINGS

Ingredients:
1 cup Black-eyed peas (dried)
1/4 cup Bacon, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) dice
1/2 cup Onion, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) dice
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups Water, more if needed
1 Thyme sprig
2 ounces Salt pork
To taste Salt and black pepper

Method:
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water. Drain.

Over medium heat, render the bacon until almost crisp.

Add the onion and garlic, and cook about 4 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

Add the black-eyed peas, water, thyme, salt pork, and seasoning.

Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook 45 to 60 minutes, or until the black-eyed peas are tender.

Remove salt pork and serve.