Southern-Style Black Eyed Peas | Food Town

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package dried blackeye peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces ham, diced
• 8 slices of bacon or 6 thick-cut slices bacon, cut in 1/4-inch strips
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Optional: Rice for serving