Ingredients
- • 2 carrots, chopped
- • 2 celery stalks, chopped
- • 1 large onion, chopped
- • 2 qt chicken or turkey stock
- • 2 lb black eyed peas
- • 1 picnic ham w/bone, 3 to 4 lb
- • 2 bay leaves
- • fresh oregano or basil to taste
- • fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak beans in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.
- Cut the ham into large chunks and combine all the
- ingredients in a large pot. Top off with enough
- water to barely cover the ingredients. Cover pot
- and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.
- Can be served right away, but if you let it sit in
- the refrigerator over night then reheat it, the flavor
- intensifies.
- Serve with hot cornbread and a glass of your
- favorite red wine. Enjoy!
