Prep: 10 minCook: 2 hrTotal: 2 hr 10 min

Traditional Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas simmered with a ham bone — a traditional New Year's Day meal.

Instructions

01
Wash the dried peas and sort through them, removing any sediment.
02
Place the peas in a pot, cover with water, and soak overnight.
03
Before cooking, drain and rinse the peas.
04
Return the peas to the pot, cover with water, and add a ham bone, ham hock, fatback, or other pork for flavoring.
05
Season with salt and pepper, about 1 teaspoon each.
06
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1½ to 2 hours, until the peas are tender.

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