Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ½poundsfrozen purple hull peas
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water to cover
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8ouncesfresh okra (Optional)
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4ouncesbacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1tablespoonwhite sugar
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1/8teaspoonbaking soda
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salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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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
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories182 | |
| % 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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