Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Ingredients
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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 (per serving)
182
Calories
9g
Fat
18g
Carbs
8g
Protein
