Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
1/4 lb. salt pork or smoked ham trimmings
1 onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Wash peas, cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain and put peas and all ingredients into a large pot.
Cover with water and put lid on pot.
Bring slowly to a boil and simmer until tender. Cooked rice may be added to the peas before serving.