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Mom's Purple Hull Peas
Dinner American

Mom's Purple Hull Peas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place purple hull peas into a large pot; pour in enough cold water to cover peas. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low; add bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

By SAMARTHUR