Black eyed peas New Year’s Day

January 5, 2019

2018 Cam Davidson Family, in memory of Joe. New Year’s Day Tradition. 8 svgs QED

Bon Appetite

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 C water
  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 4-8 oz slab bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 med onion finely chopped
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves , smashed
  • 2 C dry black eyed peas, soaked overnight, drained
  • salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

  • Use saucepan/pot. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon, cook until bacon becomes shiny, 5 min.
  • Add onions, golden & tender, 5 min.
  • add thyme, garlic, soaked peas (drained) and 8 C water.
  • reduce heat to med-low simmer until peas tender, 35-45 min. skim foam from surface during cooking. Discard thyme.
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