Black-Eyed Peas In Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas (dried)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
2 lb. ham hocks or bacon ends
1 small can tomato puree
2 Tbsp. catsup or chili sauce
2 medium onions
several pieces of celery
1 pod garlic

Preparation

Soak peas 1 hour.
Boil meat 30 minutes in enough water to cover.
Add spices. Add tomato puree. Cover and let boil slowly 3 to 4 hours or until done.
Serve with rice and tasty cole slaw or vegetable salad and corn sticks.