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Black Eyed Peas And Fat Back Or Hoppin John

Black Eyed Peas And Fat Back Or "Hoppin John comes together with Tamari Soy Sauce, Water, Dry Mustard, Pick A Peppa Sauce, and Garlic. Serves 8. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 clove
• 2 tsp
• 1 lb
• 2 cup
• 1
• 2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 8

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Make a vegetarian "fatback" by stirring together the tamari, mustard,

2. 2

   Pick-a-Peppa, garlic, and toasted sesame oil to make a marinade.

3. 3

   Cut the tofu into chunks, and toss gently with the marinade.

4. 4

   Put the black-eyed peas in a pot with enough water to cover them, bring to a boil, and add the onion, ketchup, and savory.

5. 5

   Turn down the heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes.

6. 6

   When the peas are half done, add the tofu and the rest of the marinade, the salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Continue simmering and stir gently until the peas are soft.

8. 8

   Serve this with hushpuppies or cornbread, collard greens, and boiled potatoes for good luck on New Year's Day.

9. 9

   Also in Heart of the Home, Ann Jackson (1995)

10. 10

    Sauce, but Pick-a-Peppa works best. Look for parrots on the label.