Black-Eyed Peas
["1 c. dry black-eyed peas", "6 c. water", "6 slices bacon, cut up or ham or jowl", "4 c. water", "3/4 c. chopped onion", "1 stalk celery, chopped", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. red pepper", "1 c. long grain rice"]
["Rinse dry peas.", "In a large pot, combine peas and 6 cups water. Bring to boiling.", "Simmer 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat.", "Cover; let stand 1 hour.", "Drain peas and rinse.", "Cook bacon until crisp (or what meat you use).", "Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons fat.", "Add peas, 4 cups water, onion, celery, salt and pepper.", "Reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes.", "Add uncooked rice.", "Simmer 20 minutes more or until tender.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["black-eyed peas", "water", "bacon", "water", "onion", "celery", "salt", "red pepper", "long grain rice"]