Ingredients:

1 lb Black-eyed peas
1 ts Salt
3 tb Vinegar
2 Bay leaves
3 Onions; chopped
3 Green peppers; chopped
3 Garlic cloves; crushed
1/2 c Bacon drippings; or veg. oil
1 Garlic clove; halved
1 tb Salt
Black pepper; to taste

Method:

Pick over peas; wash thoroughly.
Place in a heavy saucepan and cover with water; soak overnight.
Drain peas, and place in a heavy saucepan; cover with fresh boiling water.
Add 1 T.
salt and garlic halves; cover and simmer 3 hours, adding boiling water as needed.
Just before serving, heat bacon drippings in skillet; add crushed garlic, green pepper, onion, and bay leaves.
Cook until vegetables are soft.
Stir in vinegar, 1 t.
salt and black pepper.
Spoon into cooked peas; mix well.