PURPLE HULL PEAS

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A culinary tradition in the south are purple hull peas. Frozen ones are good (if frozen correctly) but fresh ones are delicious. A friend once said,"Give me fresh purple hull peas, fresh corn on the cob and fresh summer tomatoes and that's all I need for a great meal." My husband and I top them with homemade Ripe Tomato...

Provided by Donna Brown

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 3

fresh purple hull peas
fat back or streak o' lean (maybe a 3" x 3" piece, for example)
1 Tbsp bacon grease, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Shell peas and wash thoroughly. Cover with cold water and add seasoning meat. Don't add any more salt until they are nearly done and you taste peas to see if they are salty enough. The seasoning meat will be salty and will season as it cooks. Bring to a boil, then turn burner down to a slow boil. Cook until tender but not mushy! NOTE: If you have any leftover, put them in your pot of homemade soup. They are already seasoned and add great flavor.

Kingsley Muyupa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Yordanos Wendimu
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my peas didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Johannes Ndamonouwa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Michelle Berg
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but the peas were still delicious.


Leo Reyes
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The peas were a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Mishad Nishad
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I've never made purple hull peas before, but this recipe made it easy.


Zoe Likesfood
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own seasonings.


Hasna Hasnna
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my peas turned out mushy.


Susan Cannon
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Marjorie Boatwright
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I added some chopped onion and garlic to the peas and they were delicious.


Killer Bashil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peas turned out perfect.


Muhammad junaid Ashraf
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The peas were a little too salty for my taste.


Huzaifa Tahir
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Samuel Opeyemi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Ratul khan Ratul khan
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I'm not a huge fan of peas, but these were really good.


Sumandiwana
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The peas were a little bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and they were perfect.


Sm Gamer
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I've never had purple hull peas before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Steven Soper
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These purple hull peas were a hit! The recipe was easy to follow and the peas turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.