Peas for Luck

Paula Deen's Spicy Black Eyed Peas

What you need:

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
• 1 (12-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups water

What you need to do:

1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp.

2. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas.

3.Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.

4.Add the peas, diced tomatoes and green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water.

5.Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon and enjoy!

Eating black eyed peas on New Year's is a southern tradition, it ensures good luck and prosperity throughout the upcoming year. It's a yummy little tradition and every little bit of luck we can get can't hurt!