Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         dried black-eyed peas
   6      cups          water
     1/4  pound         salt pork -- cut into
                        slice
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      oregano

Preparation:

1. In slow cooking pot, combine black-eyed peas with water. Soak overnight.

2. Cook soaked beans in water on high for 2 1/2 hours or until tender, but not mushy.

3. Turn control on low. Stir in salt pork, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano.

4. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Drain and serve.