Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound blackeyed peas
• 6 to 8 cups water
• 1/2 lb. seasoning meat
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbl. shortening
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 pinch sage (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse and sort peas.

2. Cover with 6 to 8 cups water, add meat, simmer about 1 hour.

3. Saute onion and garlic in shortening, add this with other ingredients and cook 1/2 hour, or until peas are soft.

Serve over cornbread with lots of butter!!:) mmmmm:)