INGREDIENTS
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1 pound of shelled fresh, frozen or dried field peas
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10 cups of water
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4 ounces of salt pork, bacon or a small ham hock
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1 dried whole red chile pepper, optional
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2 tablespoons of bacon drippings
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2 cups of chopped onion
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1 large toe of garlic, smashed
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon of mixed dried herbs (such as Herbes de Provence), optional
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1 pound of fresh green beans
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1 tablespoon of bacon drippings or butter, optional