Black-Eyed Peas

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound black-eyed peas
4 cups water
1 medium onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed ham (or 2 Polish sausages, 2 hot sausage links, or bacon)
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, optional

Pick over and wash the black-eyed peas. Place in a slow cooker, or cook on top of the stove, or a large Dutch oven.

Combine the peas with salt, pepper, onion, water, ham or other meat, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.

Simmer on top of the stove or turn slow cooker to HIGH and allow peas to cook 3 to 4 hours.

Makes 6 to 8 servings