New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas

• dried black-eyed peas1 lb
• chopped cooked ham2 cups
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder↗1 pinch
• onions, diced↗2
• can whole tomatoes↗1

  14 1/2 ounce

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full.

2. 2

   Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil.

4. 4

   Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.