Black-Eyed Peas With Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
salt to taste
additional crumbled bacon (optional)

Preparation

Place peas, bacon and enough water to cover in a large kettle; bring to a boil.
Boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Do not drain.
In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
Add to pea mixture with thyme and salt.
Return to the heat; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until peas are soft.
Top with crumbled bacon, if desired.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.