Crowder Peas / Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Crowder Peas / Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices turkey bacon; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onion (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 garlic cloves; 3 cups crowder peas (fresh or frozen); 3 cups broth; 1 pinch chili pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch thyme; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt (to taste); ¾ cup cubed ham; 2 tablespoons flour; ⅛ cup milk

Servings: persons

4 slices turkey bacon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves
3 cups crowder peas (fresh or frozen)
3 cups broth
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 pinch thyme
½ teaspoon seasoning salt (to taste)
¾ cup cubed ham
2 tablespoons flour
⅛ cup milk

1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy then remove and dry.
2
If you used turkey bacon there won't be a lot of greece so you need to add a bit of oil to cook the onion, pepper and garlic.
3
Cook these on medium low for 15-20 minutes (until they are soft and sweet).
4
Make sure that you scrape up all of the yummy bacon flavor from the pan while you're at it.
5
Stir in the peas and the broth.
6
Season with the pepper flakes, bay leaf, thyme and seasoned salt and let it simmer over medium low for about 30 minutes (until the peas are tender).
7
Add the bacon and the ham and cook for another few minutes.
8
If the dish looks too watery at this point add the following: Mix 1-2 T flour into a bit of milk then stir it into the pea mixture.
9
Cook a few more minutes to thicken up the mix.

466

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices turkey bacon, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 onion (diced), 1 green bell pepper (diced), and more.

Yes, Crowder Peas / Black Eyed Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crowder Peas / Black Eyed Peas

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