Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         black-eyes peas -- dried
   2      quarts        water
   1                    onion -- chopped
     1/3  cup           green bell pepper -- chopped
     1/2                jalapeno pepper -- diced
     1/3  cup           red bell pepper -- chopped
   1                    celery rib -- chopped
   1                    ham bone
   1      chunk         salt pork
   1                    salt to taste
   1                    black pepper to taste

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.