Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 slice of thick cut bacon (cut into 5 pieces (regular if you don’t have thick))
  • 1 14.5 oz can black eyed peas (drained)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp granulated white sugar
  • ½ tsp vinegar (white or cider)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a medium sized saucepan, cook the pieces bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  • When bacon is crispy, add the drained peas, water, butter, garlic and onion powders, cayenne pepper (if you like a tiny bit of spice), sugar and the vinegar.  Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir frequently until heated through and the water begins to boil (a couple of minutes).  Serve hot.