New Year's Eve Good Luck Peas

prep time:: 4 hours

Lots of luck

Good Luck for a YEAR!

ingredients

2 # dried black eyed peas, rinsed, sorted and soaked in large bowl for 6 hours or overnight.
2 onions, chopped
2-3 ham hocks and leftover ham (if you happen to have some)
4 ribs celery and tops, chopped
3 green onions and tops, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup dried
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1 tsp sugar
Tabasco to taste
Seasonings to taste

directions

Soak peas, rinse. Cover peas with 10 + cups water. Add ham hocks and ham and veggies. Add tomato sauce and sugar Cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Season to taste. Serve over steamed rice. Good luck!

Source: Marilyn