Hardette Harris's New Years' Recipe

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot, place ham hocks and neck bones; cover with water.
2. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until meat easily comes off the bone.
3. Remove meat from bones. Save liquid and strain if necessary to remove small bones. 
4. Add peas, onion, garlic, okra, pepper, seasoned salt, salt and pepper, and garlic powder.
5. Cover and cook for thirty minutes. Return ham hocks to pot, and cook until peas are soft but not broken apart, about 20 minutes more.
6. Serve with cornbread, sliced yellow onion, and sliced tomato. Adjust seasonings. 

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