2 cups dry black-eyed peas
1 hamhock
1 onion, chopped
1 pound diced cooked ham
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Soak dry black-eyed peas in salted water in a large kettle overnight. Drain, cover with water, and add hamhock. Simmer gently for 2 1/2 hours.
Stir in chopped onion, diced ham, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chopped red bell pepper, crushed garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.