---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Best Ever Plain Ole Peas (Black-Eyes) Categories: Vegetables Yield: 6 servings -JUDY GARNETT PJXG05A 1 tb Sugar 16 oz Pkg. dried black-eyed peas 1 tb White wine vinegar 6 c Water 1/4 ts -Black pepper 4 sl Hickory-smoked bacon 1/4 ts Garlic salt 1 tb Salt Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above peas; let soak 8 hours. Drain. Add 6 cups water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Yield: 6 cups. Source: Southern Living -----