Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Black eyed peas are often called crowder peas and cow peas. I believe cow peas are actually black eyed peas but crowder peas are definitely not black eyed peas. Crowder peas look similar but have a little more distinct flavor. You could substitute in this recipe but real Southern Cooking would call for black eyed peas.

Ingredients

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 table spoon salt
1/4 table spoon 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 large cooking pot on stove top burner on medium heat. Cook 40 minutes or until peas are tender. Do not allow water to evaporate entirely. If peas are dry they will burn quickly.
4 servings

Serve with Southern Fried Chicken or Pork Chops, greens and cornbread for a traditional Southern Meal.