Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
• 4 oz salt pork
• 2 qt water
• 1 T finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• Heinz ketchup (optional)

To Prepare

Soak black-eyed peas in warm water for 2 hours. While peas are soaking, put salt pork in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add peas, onion and salt and, if you like, red pepper. Cook 45 minutes, adding water if needed.

To Serve

If it tickles your fancy, serve mixed with Heinz ketchup.