Happy New Year! Ragin' Cajun food's black eye peas will bring you good luck and be good tasting all year round. Be a traditional Cajun add sausage or ham and serve over rice for a dish that will make any mouth happy. Consisting of 12 different seasonings. Fat-free, all-natural, reduced sodium, gluten-free. Hand-crafted in Lafayette, Louisiana. Product usage instructions: Remove the seasoning packet from the beans. Rinse and drain beans. Place beans in a 4-quart pot. Add 10 cups of water and stir in the seasoning packet. Add meat, if desired (see options below). Beef or chicken stock may be substituted for water if desired. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, uncover the pot, stir, and cook on a low boil for 2 to 2 1/2 hours (add water as necessary) or until beans are tender. Serve over rice.