Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. (1 pkg.) black-eyed peas
1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small ham hock
8 c. cold water
salt to taste

Preparation

Place ham hock in water; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
Add peas to ham.
Continue simmering 1 1/2 hours; add rice and simmer 45 minutes or until rice and peas are done and liquid is almost absorbed.
Remove meat from bone; serve peas and rice on platter.
Place ham on top.