Black-Eyed Peas

• 1 pound dried black eyed peas, soaked overnight
• 1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter or margarine
• 1 large onion, cut into big cubes
• 1 large shallot, quartered
• 3 to 4 cups water
• 1/4 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Drain the peas, discarding the water, and set them aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, put the butter onion and shallot.
3. When the butter is melted, increase the heat and add the peas.
4. Mix with a wooden spoon, cover and cook about 8 minutes.
5. Pour the contents of the skillet into a large pot, adding enough water to cover the peas.
6. Bring to a boil, and add green bell pepper, salt and black pepper.
7. Lower the heat to medium, and cook 50 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender.

eyed peas, butter, onion, shallot, water, green bell pepper, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/black-eyed-peas-recipe.html (may not work)