Recipe#26322

Title: Blackeyed Peas 05

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Black Eyed Peas
 
dried black eyed peas
1 large whole onion
l tsp. of brown sugar 
cubed salt pork 
1 large onion sliced
freshly cracked black pepper 
 
Around here we "have" to have blacked eyed peas for New Years Day,
otherwise, my mother-in-law insists we'll all have bad luck.  This
is probably one of the most traditional ways I've ever heard of
for cooking the peas. Wash and soak peas overnight. Place in a
large pot, together with a large whole onion, l tsp. of brown sugar
and simmer until tender.  Fry up cubed salt pork until very crisp
and drain.  Using the fat from the pork, add one large onion sliced,
and cook until lightly browned.  When peas are ready to be served,
mix in the sauteed onion and sprinkle with the salt pork and freshly
cracked black pepper to taste.