Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar

I love having a collection of convenient side dish recipes that call for basic pantry ingredients. And this recipe for Savory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar is just that sort of recipe! Plus it tastes delicious! 

It's your choice, use canned or cooked dried beans in this recipe.

I have made this dish many times, and it is delicious ( I know, I say everything is "delicious", but it stands to reason I would not post food recipes that were just so-so or worse, not worth the belly space needed!). And it is adaptable. You can use canned Black Eyed Peas or cook up some dried Black Eyed Peas in your own kitchen. Either way, you will want to make this recipe, and you won't be sorry! Not just easy, they are tangy with that perfect hint of bacon! And they are perfect with just about everything you serve them with. 

When cooking dried Black Eyed Peas...keep an eye out for over cooking. 

When using cooked dried beans do not over cook them. The success of this dish is that the beans are tender, but not mushy or over cooked. Black Eyed Peas tend to over cook quickly once they are tender, I know because I have cooked them a couple of times and found that I lost track of how soft the beans has become in the cooking process. But to be honest, I still have a lot to learn about cooking beans! With that said, this is the one dish I buy canned beans for...

Red wine vinegar adds a delicious depth of flavor to this dish.

Personally, I love the tang of the red wine vinegar with the Black Eyed Peas and the bacon. A few years ago I realized that we had come to enjoy beans as a side dish more often than we do as our main dish.  The tangy red wine vinegar in this recipe pairs nicely with most meats, but it is especially nice with baked ham. And I hope you give Savory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar a try, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! This may just turn out to be the new family favorite...

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• black-eyed peas
• red wine vinegar
• bacon
• salt
• freshly ground pepper

You will also need the following:

• medium-sized saucepan
• measuring cup
• cutting board
• kitchen knife
• kitchen spoon 
• serving dish

Now we are ready to begin!

Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar.

Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar
adapted from: an article found in a magazine somewhere...

UPDATED: 07.23.2024

2 cans black-eyed peas  - do not drain
OR 
3 cups cooked firm yet tender black-eyed peas, plus 1 cup of the cooking water
1/3 c red wine vinegar
4 -5 slices bacon
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Dice the bacon and place in the saucepan, fry the bacon until it is golden brown, drain off most of the excess fat, leaving about 2 T in the pan. 

Add remaining ingredients in the saucepan, do not cover. 

Bring everything to a simmer and then let beans simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until flavors have blended to your satisfaction. The pan liquid will concentrate, making a delicious sauce for the beans. 

Drain if desired and serve.

Storage options for Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently before serving. I do not recommend freezing this dish for longer storage time. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar has been included below. 

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Printable "copy and paste" version:

Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar
adapted from: an article found in a magazine somewhere...

UPDATED: 07.23.2024

2 cans black-eyed peas  - do not drain
OR 
3 cups cooked firm yet tender black-eyed peas, plus 1 cup of the cooking water
1/3 c red wine vinegar
4 - 5 slices bacon, 
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Dice the bacon and place in the saucepan, fry the bacon until it is golden brown, drain off most of the excess fat, leaving about 2 T in the pan. 

Add remaining ingredients in the saucepan, do not cover. 

Bring everything to a simmer and then let beans simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until flavors have blended to your satisfaction. The pan liquid will concentrate, making a delicious sauce for the beans. 

Drain if desired and serve.

Storage options for Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently before serving. I do not recommend freezing this dish for longer storage time. 

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