Created by breezermom on November 2, 2016
Step 1: Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above peas. Let soak 8 hours.
Step 2: Drain. Return peas to Dutch oven; add salt pork and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
Step 3: Add onion and the next 12 ingredients, stirring well. Cover and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
Step 4: Add sausage(to reduce fat content, pre-cook the sausage....but this will reduce the deliciousness); simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Serve over rice in individual bowls. Garnish with green onions if you'd like.