Southern Black eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
- 2 qt. water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 green pepper, chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- ham bone, salt pork or several
- bacon slices
Instructions
Wash the peas; soak several hours in cold water. Drain peas and add at least 2 quarts of water. Add onions, green pepper, celery and ham, salt pork or bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 hours or until peas are tender enough to mash easily. Add water as needed while cooking.
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