"The peas should soak overnight, so plan your preparation accordingly. This makes an excellent everyday dinner, and they're perfect for the New Year's Day good luck meal. Serve with cornbread, greens or slaw, and rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried black eyed peas
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1/2 pound pork belly, thick slab bacon, or salt pork, cut in strips
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1 cup diced celery
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1 cup diced carrot
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1 cup diced onion
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2 cups chicken broth
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water
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8 ounces diced cooked ham, about 1 cup
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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salt, to taste