Best Ever Plain Ole Peas (black Eyes)

Serves:

Ingredients:

16 oz Pkg. dried black-eyed peas
6 c Water
4 sl Hickory-smoked bacon
1 T Salt
1 T Sugar
1 T White wine vinegar
1/4 t -Black pepper
1/4 t Garlic salt

Method:

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.