Jalapeno black-eyed peas

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
9 slices Bacon; cut in 1/2\" pieces
1 small Onion; chopped
4 Cloves garlic; minced
4 cups Water
2 pounds Fresh black-eyed peas, shelled (about 6 cups)
1 small Jalapeno pepper; chopped
½ teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Minced cooked ham
¼ cup Chopped green onions

Directions

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon, and set aside.

Saute' onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Add water, peas, jalapeno, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Add bacon, ham, and green onions, and cook an additional 15 minutes. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe from Keith deVille of Texas in _Southern Living_ July, 1988 p. 28s Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 05-18-95

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