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New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Peas

Remember, black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck for the entire year!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 2 cups chopped cooked ham
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Steps

  1. Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

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