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Ingredients

  • 3 c. dry black-eyed peas
  • 3 lb. ham hocks
  • 1 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 10 oz. okra, cut up (2 c.) or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra

Method

  • Place dry peas in a 6 quart kettle or Dutch oven and add 12 cups water.
  • Soak as directed.
  • Don't drain.
  • Stir in ham hocks, onion, celery, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until ham hocks are tender and peas are done, about 1 1/2 hours.