Threadgill’S Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
3 quarts cold water
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt
thinly sliced onion (to garnish)
8 slices bacon (optional)

Preparation

CLEAN, RINSE, and soak peas at least 30 minutes in cold water. Drain and place all ingredients except salt into 4-quart pot. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 90 minutes. Add additional water as necessary. Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion. Add 8 slices of cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces. Put the bacon into the pot 5 minutes before the peas are done cooking. Makes 12 servings.