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Mom's Purple-Hull Peas
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 130 Minutes
Servings: 6
A wonderful side-dish for any southern-style-meal. Goes great with cornbread and fried pork chops!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds frozen purple hull peas
8 ounces fresh okra (optional)
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place the purple hull peas into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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