Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh shelled black-eyed peas
salt to taste
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or small piece salt pork

Preparation

In 4-quart cast-iron pot, pour in peas and bacon drippings or the salt pork.
Add hot water to cover peas.
Cook slow 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender.
Salt to taste.