Black-Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings

INGREDIENTS

slices hickory-smoked bacon

1 cup

chopped onion

1 tbsp

minced garlic

3 cups

unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)

1 1/2 cups

water

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

bag frozen black-eyed peas (about 2 3/4 cups)

3 2/5 oz

all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)

1/3 cup

finely chopped green onions

1/4 cup

yellow cornmeal

1/4 tsp

baking soda

2 tbsp

chilled butter, cut into pieces

1/2 cup

buttermilk

Hot sauce (optional)