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Hearty Black-Eyed Peas




Source of Recipe


Southern Living Spring 2002






Recipe Introduction


In a pinch, canned black-eyed peas doctored with chopped country ham or smoked sausage make a respectable 10-minute substitute for the Southern classic.





List of Ingredients



• 1 (16 oz) pkg dried black-eyed peas
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 1 (1 lb) ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or 1 ham hock
  
• 4 whole jalapeno peppers (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Bring first 6 ingredients and, if desired, jalapeno peppers to a boil in a Dutch oven.
   
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until peas are tender.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings