New Years Black eyed Peas

We placeed this over rice and did add some red pepper flakes and garlic and a little Zaterans as we like it spicy.

from All recipes by dicentra
2¼ hours 10 min prep

#1 lb dried black-eyed peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
2 onions, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes


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.