Southern Lady Cream Peas & Bacon
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- Lady Cream Peas & Bacon
- How to cook fresh Lady Cream Peas seasoned with onions, garlic, bacon, salt & peppers and bouillon. Serve with Hot Water Cornbread on the side.
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 90 MinTotal time: 1 H & 55 M Ingredients- 1 - pound fresh shelled lady cream peas
- 4 - slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 - small - medium size onion, chopped
- 1 - clove garlic, minced
- water (enough to cover peas)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 - chicken bouillon cube
Instructions- Rinse the fresh peas under cold water and drain.
- In a large skillet add the bacon, onion and garlic. Saute until the bacon starts to render some fat and the onions are translucent in color (do not drain the bacon grease).
- Add the peas and cover with water to at least a 1/2 inch above the peas. Add salt, pepper and a one chicken bouillon cube.
- Bring the peas to a boil (skimming off any foam that forms), then reduce heat and simmer until the peas are tender but still just a bit firm (about a hour to a hour and a half).
- When the peas are done place in a serving bowl and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
Source: Mommy's Kitchen
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