NEW YEARS BLACK-EYED PEAS

1 1/2 cups black eyed peas, soaked overnight (discard anything that floats)

2 TB butter or oil

Chopped ham, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic

Chicken stock

Bay leaf

Pepper and Cajun seasoning (there is salt in the Cajun seasoning)

Rice for serving   

Sauté chopped ingredients in butter or oil five minutes. Add peas, stock and seasonings, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes or until peas are tender.

They can also go in a crock pot for 3 hours on high.

Serve over rice.

If you like things spicy, hot sauce is good on these.  

Serves 4, double if needed.