Southern Peas And Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups shelled fresh purple-hull peas
2 cups water
1/3 cup cubed lean ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes-1 hour or until peas are tender.