Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight in water to cover
4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
1/2 lb. salt pork, sliced or 2 ham hocks or 1 hog jowl

Preparation

Soak beans in water overnight.
Drain and place in crock-pot. Add water and remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours, then turn to low for 8 to 9 hours.
Serve over fluffy rice.