A traditional Southern dish made with tender purple hull peas, perfect as a side or main dish. This recipe brings out the rich flavors of the peas, enhanced with bacon, onions, and a touch of seasoning.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 200 g bacon
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 500 g purple hull peas
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the purple hull peas thoroughly and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 5
Add the rinsed peas, chicken broth, water, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.
Step 7
Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the peas covered.
Step 8
Once the peas are tender, stir in the cooked bacon and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 9
Serve hot as a side dish or main course.