Southern - Style Black-Eyed Peas

By Orion

Ingredients

• l lb package dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight in water to cover)
• 4 cups of water
• 2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 stalks of celery chopped (optional)
• 1/2 lb of salt pork sliced (or 2 ham hocks, or 1 hog jowl)

Preparation

Step 1

Soak peas in water overnight; drain and put into crock-pot
Add water and remaining ingredients

Cover and cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours,
then to LOW heat for 8-9 hours.