Down Home Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb black-eyed peas (fresh is best, frozen or dried are fine also)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb bacon
salt

Directions:

Shell peas if necessary. They are fun to shell. Just pull the string from one end to the other and push the peas out with your finger. Lots of ways to do it but that is my favorite. I like to leave some of the thinner ones whole and just cut them in pieces-'snaps' to season the beans even more.
Wash peas and pick out anything you don't want in the pot. Place peas in a Dutch oven and cover with water to about an inch over the peas. You can use broth or stock here but we prefer water because it lets the flavor of the peas shine through.
Chop bacon in about one inch pieces and toss it and the chopped onion into the pot. (You can use salt pork if you like but I can't stand the stuff. Just make lots of slits cuts in it down to the rind but not all the way through)
Cover and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until peas are tender. About 30 to 45 minutes for fresh or frozen and about an hour and a half for dried.
Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
Taste and add salt to taste.
These freeze and reheat really well so make a 'mess' of them and freeze the leftovers.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	162.24 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.34g	17%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	6%
Sodium	188.19mg	8%
Potassium	76.2mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.52g	1%
Sugars	0.55g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	3.82g	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Calcium	4.6mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.24 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.48g	17%
Cholesterol	18.94mg	6%
Sodium	190.51mg	8%
Potassium	77.14mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.54g	1%
Sugars	0.56g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	3.87g	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Calcium	4.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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