9 SL Bacon, cut into 1/2 inch
1 sm Onion, chopped
40 ml Garlic, minced
4 c Water
2 lb Fresh black-eyed peas (about 6 cups), shelled
1 sm Jalapeno pepper, chopped
1/2 ts Black pepper
1 c Ham; cooked, minced
1/4 c Green onions, chopped
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in a Dutch oven. Drain bacon and set aside. Saute' onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Add water, peas, jalapeno, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Add bacon, ham, and green onions, and cook an additional 15 minutes. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.