Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
2004-12-17- Course: Side Dishes
- Yield : 8
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 45m
- Ready In : 60m
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Back-eyes are a traditional New Year’s Day dish especially among Cajuns along with pork and cabbage. I can remember talking to my parents and siblings every New Year’s day, wishing good health and prosperity. To this day, the remaining siblings share that wish with each other.
Ingredients
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup onions chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and chopped fine
- 2 cans black-eyed peas
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, chop four strips of bacon and fry until slightly brown.
Step 2
Do not drain bacon grease.
Step 3
Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno to the saucepan.
Step 4
Sauté the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes or until the onions are golden.
Step 5
Add the two cans of black-eyes to the mixture, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally..
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