Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. peas
1/4 tsp. salt
2-inch cube slab bacon
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 small onion
3 c. water
3 or 4 parts okra

Preparation

Wash peas and soak for 1 hour.
Place meat, water, peas, salt and whole onion in a large pot.
Cook on low heat for 1 hour or until tender.
Remove onion; add okra and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until okra is done.