Black-Eyed Peas
["4 c. shelled and snapped black-eyed peas (fresh)", "1/4 lb. salt pork, bacon or ham", "water to cover", "dash of sugar", "salt to taste"]
["After shelling peas, wash and change the water three or four times until you are sure all the hulls and sand are removed.", "Then place the peas in a saucepan and cover with water, along with the salt pork.", "Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or less until the peas are tender.", "The water should just cover the peas."]
["black-eyed peas", "salt pork", "water", "sugar", "salt"]