Southern Black-Eyed Peas

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Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 piece black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 piece salt pork
1 medium ham bone
1 medium celery rib -- chopped
1/3 cup red bell pepper -- chopped
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper -- diced
1/3 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
1 medium Onion -- chopped
2 quarts water
1 pound black-eyes peas -- dried
 

Preparation:

1. Rinse peas; soak overnight in cold water to cover. 2. Drain and put in Dutch oven with 2 quarts fresh water. 3. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer about 2 hours, or until peas begin to soften enough to mash easily. 4. Add water as needed.