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Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Black eyed peas are often called crowder peas and cow peas. Cow peas are actually black eyed peas but crowder peas are a similar but different pea. You could substitute crowder peas in this recipe if you like.
A note of interest: black eyed peas are eaten by Southerners on New Years Day. It is a tradition and is suppose to bring good luck for the New Year
Ingredients
* 2 1/2 cups black eyed peas* 8 cups water
* 1/2 tablespoon salt
* 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
* 1 medium size onion (whole)
* 1 slice bacon (un-cooked)
* 1/4 tsp garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp vinegar
Directions
Place all ingredients in a large cooking pot on stove top burner on medium heat. Cook 40 minutes or until peas are tender. Add additional water if needed to keep peas covered. If peas are dry they will burn quickly and be inedible.4 servings
Really good with Southern Cornbread