Try this homemade Guyanese "Cook Up" recipe the whole family will love. Made with black-eyed peas, salt pork, ham chunks and onion. Easy step-by-step in…
This Guyanese "Cook Up" relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as black-eyed peas (cooked), salt pork, cut up, ham chunks and onion, cut up. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 515 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026