Southern Field Peas

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon 
• 3 cups pink-eyed peas fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.5 cup onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
3. Add onion and garlic; saut 2 minutes.
4. Add peas, 3 cups water, and bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes or until tender. Discard bacon. Stir in salt and pepper.