Black-Eyed Peas

• 1 lb. black-eyed peas, rinsed and soaked
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 lb. bacon, cut up
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 green pepper, sliced
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1 tbsp. Cholula hot sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Soak the black-eyed peas in a pot of water for 8 hours.
2. Drain and rinse the peas.
3. Place the peas in a Dutch oven and add 5 cups of water.
4. Heat to boil; reduce to a simmer.
5. In a skillet, fry the bacon until lightly browned.
6. When ready, mix in with the black-eyed peas.
7. Saute the onion, green pepper, and jalapenos in the bacon grease until onion is translucent.
8. Add the vegetables to the peas.
9. Add the Cholula and season to taste.
10. Cook until beans are soft and flavors are integrated, about 45 minutes total.

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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/19344 (may not work)