Mom's Purple Hull Peas

Name: Mom's Purple Hull Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds frozen purple hull peas; water to cover; 8 ounces fresh okra; 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon baking soda; salt and pepper to taste

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This purple hull pea recipe makes a wonderful side dish for any Southern-style meal.

Recipe by SAMARTHUR

Updated on September 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds frozen purple hull peas
water to cover
8 ounces fresh okra (Optional)
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the 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.

Tips

You can use dried peas for this recipe but 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

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 523mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 235mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.