Black Eyed Peas for Good Luck

Black Eyed Peas

1 lb dry black eyed peas
5 Cups Water
4 tsp Chicken Bullion
1/2 large onion or 1 small onion, chopped
1-2 tsp minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6-7 slices bacon and/or leftover cooked cubed ham
Salt and Pepper to taste (I use 1/2 - 1 tsp)
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Chili powder
1 Tbsp dehydrated onion

Soak peas either overnight or use quick-soak method. Drain and rinse beans and return to pot.

Add 5 cups water, chicken bullion, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and dehydrated onion to pot with peas. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook about an hour and a half.

Cook bacon until crispy. Crumble bacon and add to peas. Using the leftover bacon grease, saute the onion, celery and garlic until veggies are tender. Add to peas and continue to cook until peas are done.

Instant pot directions:

Saute the onion, celery and garlic in IP until veggies are tender. Add water, chicken bullion, soaked beans, and spices. Cook at high pressure for 45-55 minutes. Add bacon or ham once pressure has released.