New Year's Black-Eyed Peas
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INGREDIENTS 2 pounds dried black-eyed peas 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 pound country ribs 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Soak black-eyed peas overnight. Drain. Rinse peas in lukewarm water and cover with lukewarm water and baking soda. Bring to a good boil. Drain. In a heavy pot, brown country ribs, onion, and garlic. When ribs are golden brown, add peas, salt, sugar, and red pepper. Cover with hot water out of kettle. Bring to a fast boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 hours, or until beans are tender, but not mushy.