Subj : Bacon bits
To   : Dave Drum
From : Dale Shipp
Date : Sun Apr 09 2023 14:45:00

 -=> On 04-08-23  04:55,  Dave Drum <=-
 -=> spoke to Ben Collver about Oven Fried Onion Rings <=-

 DD> All that was missing was some crumbled bacon for saltiness and more
 DD> "crunch" than the sunflower seed provided. But, I didn't feel like 
 DD> cooking - so, that was it.

We keep a jar of McCormick bacon bits on hand.  They are vegetarian, not
bacon, but the taste is good.  We prefer the "chunks" which are a larger
size and have more crunch, but they are often not in stock at our
grocery stores.  When they are there, we buy four jars or so, leaving at
least a few jars on the shelf for others.

This recipe really needs the real bacon.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Chicken Smothered With Black Eyed Peas REVISE
 Categories: D/g, Cajun, Chicken, Beans
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      1 T  Salt
  2 1/2 ts Onion powder (divided)
  4 1/2 ts Garlic powder (divided)
      1 ts White pepper
      1 ts Dry mustard
  2 1/2 ts Rubbed sage (divided)
  1 1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves
           -(divided)
      6    Chicken breasts
      1 c  Flour
      9 sl Bacon cut into 1/2 inch
           -pieces
      3 md Onions finely chopped
      3    Bay leaves
  1 1/2 c  Finely chopped celery
      1    Tabl spoon plus 1 teas
           -Tabasco (divided)
      1 lb Dried black eyed peas
      6 c  Chicken stock
           -Hot cooked rice
 
  Soak beans:
  
  Preferred method.
  In large soup pot, add 1 lb. dried black eyed peas to 8 cups water.
  Cover and bring to boil.  Boil for 2 minutes, turn off heat and set
  aside for 1 hour.  Drain and rinse to use in recipe.
  
  Or.
  
  Put 1 lb. dried black eyed peas into 8 cups water in glass dish.
  Cover and let soak over night.  Drain and rinse for use in recipe.
  Do *not* soak beans in cast iron pots.  They absorb iron and turn
  black.
  
  Precook chicken:
  In small bowl, combine salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2
  teaspoon garlic powder, white pepper, dry mustard, 1 teaspoon sage
  and 1/2 teaspoon thyme, mix well.  Sprinkle 1 Tbls seasoning mix on
  chicken pieces; pat in with hand.  Combine remaining mix with flour
  in plastic bag; set aside.  In large skillet over medium high heat
  bring 1/2 inch oil to 350 degrees.  Dredge chicken pieces in
  seasoned flour; shake off excess.  Fry in oil (large pieces, skin
  side down first) 5 mins per side or until golden brown.  Adjust heat
  as needed to maintain 350.  Drain on paper towels.
  
  Final step:
  In large saucepan or dutch oven cook bacon 3 - 4 minutes or just
  until it starts to crisp.  Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves and 1
  teaspoon tabasco sauce.  Cook 5 minutes, stir frequently.  Stir in
  black eyed peas, remaining 1 tbls garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme;
  1 teas onion powder; 1 teas sage.  Cook 2 - 4 mins or until liquid
  is absorbed; stir frequently.  Add stock, chicken pieces and
  remaining 1 Tbls tabasco.
  
  Simmer covered about 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until chicken and peas are
  tender.  Stir occasionally.
  
  Serve with rice
  
  == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==
 
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