Mom's Purple Hull Peas

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These purple hull peas with bacon make a wonderful side dish for any Southern-style meal.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds frozen purple hull peas

  • water to cover

  • 8 ounces fresh okra (Optional)

  • 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place purple hull peas into a large pot; pour in enough cold water to cover peas. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice. Reduce heat to medium-low; add bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Recipe Tips

You can use dried peas for this recipe, but you will need to prepare them for cooking according to the package directions.

Black-eyed peas can also be used if purple hull peas are not available.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

182 Calories
9g Fat
18g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 523mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 235mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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