Braised Lady Peas
 
Makes about 10 servings
Ingredients
  • 12 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 pounds shelled lady peas*
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Garnish: pickled red onion or shallot
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings in pan.
  2. Add onions to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add cooked bacon, peas, broth, salt, and pepper to pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until peas are tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with pickled onion, if desired.
Notes
*We used 2 pounds dried Camellia® Brand Lady Cream Peas, soaked overnight and drained.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/braised-lady-peas-2/