Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Cook Up A Dish Of Good Luck

Black eyed peas is a delectable dish this is prepared by African Americans on New Year's Day. These tasty peas are said to bring good luck to those who eat them. Black eyed peas are not only reserved for the tradition News Year's Day feast. Served up with rice, vegetables and meat, these peas are eaten year round.

If you're looking for that perfect southern meal, serve your peas with southern deep fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni & cheese and corn bread.

Here are cooking instruction for preparing a tasty pot of peas to go along with your meal.

Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Recipe ingredients:

1 – 1lb Bag Of Black Eyed Peas, Dry
3 – Pieces Of Thick Bacon
2 - Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 – Tablespoon Chopped Onion
1/2 – Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 – Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 - Teaspoon Black Pepper

Cookware and Utensils:

1 – Large Pot or Dutch Oven
1 – Cooking Spoon

Recipe instructions:

As always the key to great cooking is being prepared and to use quality ingredients.

You can pick up a bag of dry blackeyed peas at your local grocery store. Start with a small bag of peas, about 1 pound. This should produce about 5-6 cups of cooked beans.

Sorting and rinsing your peas is very simple. Sort through your peas removing any defective peas, dirt or debris that may be present. Place the peas in a colander and rinse several times.

In order to make that perfect dish you have to soak your peas before cooking. After a good rinsing place peas in pot and cover with at least 3 inches of water. Place peas in your refrigerator and soak peas overnight.

After the peas have soaked overnight discard the water. Rinse peas one finally time. Place peas into a large pot or dutch oven and cover with two inches of fresh water. Bring water to a boil then add other ingredients. Add lid to your pot and simmer 2 hours until peas are tender. Do not let water cook out. Add additionally seasoning to taste if required.

Serve your peas separately or with cooked rice.

I'm sure you'll enjoy this pea recipe.

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