Black-Eyed Peas

Preparation info
  • Serves

    8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Glorious American Food

By Christopher Idone

Published 1985

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds fresh black-eyed peas, shelled
  • ½ pound fresh pork fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6

Method

Place the shelled peas, fatback, and onions in a large pot and add water to cover.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for several hours, or until the peas are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with Chowchow.