Southern Black-Eyed Peas

Southern Black-Eyed Peas

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.