Mama Vi's 'Creole Black Eyed Peas'

• 2 tablespoons bacon fat
• 12 large bell pepper, diced
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced into medium small cubes
• 1 cup diced crispy fried bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups pre-cooked frozen black-eyed peas
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large bay leaf (or 2 small)
• salt & pepper (e.g. big pinch salt or big pinch pepper)

1. Saute diced bell pepper,celery and onions in bacon fat.
2. Add powdered spices,salt & pepper to sauteeing vegetables.
3. Add frozen black eyed peas to sauteeing vegetables & spices and stir around in mixture.
4. Add and stir in the tomato sauce and one cup of water to prevent sticking or burning of sauce while simmering.
5. Add fried bacon back into the mixture.
6. Simmer covered on medium low about 20 minutes or until peas are soft (checking & stirring occasionally).
7. If mixture gets too thick, add a little more water.

bacon fat, bell pepper, stalk celery, yellow onion, crispy fried bacon, tomato sauce, blackeyed peas, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mama-vis-creole-black-eyed-peas-525338 (may not work)