Ham and Blackeyes in Coconut Milk

Ingredients

 * 1 cup Blackeye peas soaked in water overnight
 * 1 lb. Ham cut into 1 inch cubes
 * 7 cloves garlic minced
 * 1 large onion chopped
 * 1 tsp. thyme
 * 1 tsp. Marjoram
 * ˝ tsp. Basil
 * 1 Tbsp. Liquid Smoke
 * 1 tsp. Salt
 * 1˝ cups coconut milk
 * 2 cups water
 * ˝ tsp. Hot pepper sauce

Directions

 * 1) Wash and drain Blackeye peas and place them in a pressure cooker along with the garlic, onion, thyme, marjoram, basil, salt, coconut milk and water. Cover and pressure for 25 minutes.
 * 2) Allow the pressure to dissipate then open the cooker and add the ham and pepper sauce. Add a little water if it is too thick.
 * 3) Simmer for 10 minutes then adjust the seasonings e.g. more herbs or pepper sauce.
 * 4) Simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir in liquid smoke and cook for 1 more minute.

Serve over boiled rice.