Best Ever Black Eyed Peas
A southern classic! In most southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on new year's day for good luck. I usually cook these early on new year's eve day. That way, if we have guests over for a party that night, i can use part of this basic recipe to make texas caviar" which is a fantastic salsa/dip to eat with tortilla chips. (that recipe follows)"
Steps
Sort and wash peas.
Place in a large dutch oven.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover , reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1 / 2 hours , or until peas are tender.
Ingredients
dried black-eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, sugar, ham hocks, jalapeno pepper