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How to Cook Canned Black Eyed Peas

Here's a great little recipe for how to cook canned black eyed peas! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of thick cut bacon cut into 5 pieces (regular if you don’t have thick)
  • 1 14.5 oz can black eyed peas drained
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vinegar white or cider
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized saucepan, cook the pieces bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. When bacon is crispy, add the drained peas, water, butter, garlic and onion powders, cayenne pepper (if you like a tiny bit of spice), sugar and the vinegar.  Salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Stir frequently until heated through and the water begins to boil (a couple of minutes).  Serve hot.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the canned peas well, you could use this water, but it doesn’t taste very good.
  • This recipe only serves 2 people, so if you are having more, you can double, triple or increase the recipe to any size you want, just make sure to add the spices at the increased amount too.
  • This recipe is excellent with greens and cornbread!  According to Southern legend it brings luck and prosperity too!  It's worth a try! At least it brings fiber for sure!
  • Make sure to drain the canned peas well, you could use this water, but it doesn’t taste very good.
  • This recipe only serves 2 people, so if you are having more, you can double, triple or increase the recipe to any size you want, just make sure to add the spices at the increased amount too.
  • This recipe is excellent with greens and cornbread!  According to Southern legend it brings luck and prosperity too!  It's worth a try! At least it brings fiber for sure!

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.