Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients:
1
lb
Black-eyed peas
1
ts
Salt
3
tb
Vinegar
2
Bay leaves
3
Onions; chopped
3
Green peppers; chopped
3
Garlic cloves; crushed
1/2
c
Bacon drippings; or veg. oil
1
Garlic clove; halved
1
tb
Salt
Black pepper; to taste
Method:
Pick over peas; wash thoroughly.
Place in a heavy saucepan and cover with water; soak overnight.
Drain peas, and place in a heavy saucepan; cover with fresh boiling water.
Add 1 T.
salt and garlic halves; cover and simmer 3 hours, adding boiling water as needed.
Just before serving, heat bacon drippings in skillet; add crushed garlic, green pepper, onion, and bay leaves.
Cook until vegetables are soft.
Stir in vinegar, 1 t.
salt and black pepper.
Spoon into cooked peas; mix well.