Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Black-Eyed Peas with Pork

Black-Eyed Peas With Pork

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 6
• 1/4 Pound Salt Pork
• 1 1/2 Pounds Fresh Black-Eyed Peas
• cold Water.
• 1 Teaspoon Bacon Grease
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Salt – or to taste
• 1 Onion – cut in quarters
• 1/4 Hot Peppers – optional

Method

1. Cut slits in washed and dried salt pork.
2. In medium sized saucepan cover meat with about a quart of cold water.
3. Boil, covered, until meat is tender and water has evaporated down to about a cupful.
4. Add another quart of cold water to the meat.
5. Add peas, bacon grease, sugar, onion and hot pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, cover again and lower fire to medium low.
7. When peas have become slightly tender – about 30 minutes – add salt.
8. Continue cooking until tender and tasty, usually about 20 minutes.