Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hocks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs dried black-eyed peas
6 smoked ham hocks
salt and pepper

Preparation

Rinse peas well and pick out dirt and stones (I do not soak mine).
Add to a large stock pot.
Fill with water up to a little over half full (you may need to add more water (hot) as you go).
Add ham hocks, salt and pepper (be careful not to add too much salt because of the ham hocks).
Bring to a rapid boil for about 20 minutes. stirring so the peas don't stick.
Put on low and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring every so often.
When done, you can serve it by itself or over rice.