Hayward Family's Blackeye Peas :: Recipes :: Camellia Brand

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound slab salt pork , thickly sliced, then cut in 2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 large bell pepper , cut into medium diced pieces
• 1 pound Camellia Black Eye Peas (soaked if desired)
• 6 to 8 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 coin (optional; must be washed well)
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
• 1 pinch sage
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• Pepper Sauce to taste