Southern BlackEyed Peas
Southern BlackEye Peas, a traditional New Years recipe for Good Luck.
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Ingredients
- 3 C dried blackeyed peas
- 1/2 lb salt pork cut into 1″ pieces
- 2 jalapenos you can use less, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 5 C water for cooking
- Enough water to cover the beans for soaking
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in enough water to cover them for at least 3 hours. ( preferably overnight)
- Chop the jalapenos, onions and salt pork
- When the peas are ready, drain them and place them in a large pot with your jalapenos, onions and salt pork. Add 5 Cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Notes
Serve with collard greens, cabbage or whatever greens represent wealth and prosperity in your area, and some yummy cornbread for soppin’ up all the sauces. NOM NOM.