Black-Eyed Peas And Ham Hocks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. black-eyed peas
12 c. water
3 lb. smoked ham hocks
1 1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 bay leaf
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra

Preparation

Bring all ingredients, except okra, to a boil.
Then simmer until meat is tender (about 1 1/2 hours).
Add okra 30 minutes before cooking is completed.
Serve over hot rice.