Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
["6 to 8 slices bacon", "2 c. chopped onion", "2 c. chopped celery", "2 c. chopped green pepper", "3 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained", "1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), chopped", "1 (10 oz.) can whole tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), chopped", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper"]
["Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserve drippings in skillet.", "Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute chopped onion, celery and green pepper in bacon drippings until vegetables are crisp-tender.", "Add reserved bacon, black-eyed peas and remaining ingredients; stir well.", "Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.", "Yields 10 to 12 servings."]
["bacon", "onion", "celery", "green pepper", "black-eyed peas", "tomatoes", "tomatoes", "salt", "pepper"]