Purple Hull Peas With Bacon And Onions Recipes

CLASSIC FRESH PURPLE HULL PEAS

Steps:

• Shell peas, rinse and drain; set aside.
• Place oil or bacon drippings in a large pot over medium high heat. Add chopped bacon, onion and garlic. Add seasonings, sugar, peas and enough water to cover them.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to a medium high simmer, and cook about 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that accumulates.
• Lower the fire to medium low, cover and continue cooking another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the peas are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary, keeping about 1 inch of water over the peas.
• To add okra pods, rinse pods and place on top of the beans during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time.
• Taste, adjust salt and pepper as needed and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Serve as a side or with sliced, fresh or pickled sweet onion, sliced garden tomatoes and skillet cornbread for an excellent vegetable plate.

MOM'S PURPLE-HULL PEAS

Steps:

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

PURPLE HULL PEAS WITH BACON AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, saute bacon for 2 minutes to release fat, then add onion and jalapeno. Continue to saute over medium heat until onions are caramelized and bacon is browned. To reduce calories, can pour off any rendered fat.
• Add peas and just enough chicken stock to cover the peas.
• Add smoked salt and fresh pepper to taste.Cover pan and simmer gently until peas are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve and enjoy!

PURPLE HULL PEAS - HEART HEALTHY

Steps:

• Well Rinse the Purple Hull Peas -I put mine in a colander in a bowl and fill with cold water and rinse several times until I can see when the water is clear.
• Fill a Three Quart Sauce Pan half way with water - about 6 Cups.
• Place on High Heat.
• Add Salt, Olive Oil, and Sugar.
• Bring to a rolling boil.
• Add Peas.
• Bring the water back to a rolling boil.
• Then turn the heat down Med-Low.
• Wait until they Simmer.
• Then Cover and Simmer for 90 minutes.