Hot Bacon And Black-Eyed Salad |
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From my mother's handmade cookbook from my childhood. Prep time also includes chill time. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup vinegar |
1/4 cup water |
8 slices bacon |
1 small cauliflower |
1/2 cup celery |
4 green onions, chopped |
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
2 tablespoons vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cook peas according to package directions, omitting bacon and salt; drain well.
2. Combine peas,sugar, vinegar and water; stir well.
3. cover and chill 3 hours.
4. Cook bacon until crisp; drain well,reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan.
5. Crumble bacon and set aside.
6. Break cauliflower into flowerettes.
7. Place in steaming rack.
8. Cover and steam 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
9. Drain peas.
10. Add cauliflower, celery.
11. onions, pimiento and bacon.
12. Combine 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar and salt in a saucepan.
13. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
14. Pour over vegetables, tossing gently.
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