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                        Southern Black-Eyed Peas

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Vegetables

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     1 lb Black-eyes peas,dried

     2 qt Water

     1    Onion,chopped

   1/3 c  Green bell pepper,chopped

   1/2    Jalapeno pepper,diced

   1/3 c  Red bell pepper,chopped

     1    Celery rib,chopped

     1    Ham bone

     1    Chunk of salt pork

          Salt to taste

          Black pepper to taste



 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.





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