Preparation:
1. Rinse black-eyed peas, place in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover peas by 2 inches. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas.
2. In 3 1/2, 4, or 5 quart crockery cooker, combine the black-eyed peas, pork hock, broth, sweet pepper, onion, celery, bay leaves, and red pepper.
3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8-10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4-5 hours. Add okra. Cover; let stand for 10 minutes or until okra is tender. Remove pork hock. When cool enough to handle, cut meat off bones; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones and bay leaves. To serve, stir meat into black-eyed pea mixture. |
