Best Ever Plain Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) pkg. black-eyed peas
6 c. water
4 slices hickory smoked bacon
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic salt

Preparation

Sort and wash peas.
Place in large Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above peas.
Let soak for 8 hours; drain.
Add 6 cups water and remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Yields 6 cups.