>From the MyRecipes.com website... ~~~~~
A Mess of Peas Ingredients 1 quart water 1 (8- to 10-ounce) smoked ham hock 8 cups fresh field peas 4 to 6 hot peppers in vinegar, drained 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Bring 1 quart water and smoked ham hock to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in peas and remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until peas are done. Note: For testing purposes only, we used a variety of peas. Yield 10 to 12 servings Southern Living, JULY 2000 ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs