Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. black-eyed peas
2 smoked ham hocks
salt, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder and Cajun spice

Preparation

Empty the peas into a colander. Rinse thoroughly in cold water while removing pebbles and defective peas.
Place the ham hocks in a pot containing about 3-inches of cold water.
Cover the pot and place it over a very high flame.
Once the water begins to boil, add the rinsed black-eyed peas.
Lower flame. Season to taste with the salt, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder and Cajun spice.
Replace lid.
Stir periodically. Add small amounts of water as needed.
Cook until done.