Cook the rice with the cup of ham fat, marrow, and skin.

Stir occasionally. When the water is absorbed and craters form cover take off the heat and don't disturb for 20 minutes. Don't peek do not lift that lid.

Add the shank to 3 quarts of water

Wash and remove any bad peas and any foreign objects, like rocks and so on...

When the shank has boiled for 30 minutes add the peas.

Let them boil about 90 minutes stirring occasionally

Add rice to a bowl

Add black eyed peas to the bowl. If you want to add the hot vinegar sauce now is the time.