2 lb. black eye peas
1 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. country ribs
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic

Soak black eye peas overnight. Drain. Wash peas and cover with water and baking soda. Bring to a good boil. Drain. In heavy pot, brown country ribs, onion and garlic. When ribs are golden brown, add peas, salt, sugar and red pepper. Cover with hot water out of kettle. Bring to a fast boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 hours.