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Black Eyed Peas With Ham (No Hocks)
Ingredients
- 3 c. dry black eyed peas
- 12 c. water
- 1 1/2 pound smoked ham (cut in 2" pcs)
- 1 1/4 c. minced onions
- 1 c. minced celery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (10 ounce.) pkg. frzn cut up okra
Directions
- Rinse peas. In a 6 qt Dutch oven combine water and peas. Bring to boil, simmer 2 min. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. (Or possibly combine water and peas, soak overnight.) Don't drain. Stir in cut up ham, onion, celery, salt and cayenne and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; cover. Simmer till ham is tender and beans are done, about 1 1/2 hrs. Stir in okra, cook till very tender (10-15 min) throw away bay leaf. Season to taste. Serves 6. Note: Smoked turkey can be substituted for ham.
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