Recipe from Flylady.net
1 onion chopped and sauted in olive oil
1 T of dried hot peppers ( we like it hot)
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of dried peas
8 cups of water
1 Country ham hock or fat back
After you saute the onions, garlic, and pepper: add peas and water, Bring to a boil and boil one minute. Turn off and let sit for 1 hours. Then continue to cook on medium low heat for 3 hours. If the peas start to dry out, only add boiling water to the pot. Cold water will cause the peas to crack and turn to mush.
Serve with collards and cornbread.