An African American Cookbook/Phoebe Bailey 2003

Black-Eyed Peas

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 lb dried black-eyed peas skin from a smoked ham, or 2 oz slab bacon, diced 1/4 cup pork-ribs drippings, fried chicken drippings, or bacon drippings
3/4-1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar



1 Pick over peas to remove stones and dirt. Rinse well. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain well.
2 Combine all ingredients in large pot. Add cold water to cover peas by 1 inch.
3 Heat to simmering. Cover. Cook about 1-1/2 hours, until peas are tender but still hold their shape. Add more water if needed.
4 Remove ham skin, if used, before serving.

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