BLACK-EYED PEAS

SERVES 6-8

This traditional southern recipe, often served as a side dish on New Year's Day, can be made with fresh, dried or frozen peas. The instructions are for frozen varieties. Follow the package directions for cooking times of fresh or dried peas. For a vegetarian version, use all butter instead of the bacon grease.

INGREDIENTS

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon bacon grease, or use 1 tablespoon butter

2 packages (16-ounces each) frozen black-eyed peas

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Sauté onions in bacon grease over medium heat until soft. Add peas, about 1 cup water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly; add butter, additonal salt if needed and pepper. Return to very low burner for about 5 minutes to melt and combine butter.

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