Black-Eyed Peas Like Maw Maw'S - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen black-eyed peas
1 ham hock
1 tablespoon bacon grease
salt (be careful Ham is salty)
black pepper
water, to cover and bring all to a boil

Preparation

Based on the amount of Peas you are cooking, add water to Pot.
Start to bring to a boil.
Take Ham Hock and score skin side if needed and add to pot.
Boil Ham Hock for about 20 minutes to season water, add Bacon Grease & stir until melted.
Add Peas.
Boil at a rapid boil for the first 20 minutes, then turn down to a low boil and cover pot. Continue cooking until Peas are getting soft.
Take a taste.
Season with Salt & Pepper to your taste.