Purple Hull Pea Wonder

A couple of weeks ago I stopped in at Dilorio's Farmer's Market in Hempstead and couldn't help but buy more than one of nearly everything home grown they had. Including a big bag of fresh purple hull peas.

So, how did they turn out? Delicious!

Take a peek...


First, rinse the peas well under cold water.
Chop up 3-4 pieces of bacon per pound.
Cook the bacon on low-medium heat until brown.
Add the peas and cold water to cover.
Salt to taste.
Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until done.

Simple enough. Serve them up with a fantastic cornbread and you're taste buds will love you.