Southern Hospitality Black Eyed Peas | DishGen Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black eyed peas
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 smoked ham hock or 4 oz diced salt pork
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)