SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the bacon slices, until crisp.
• Remove the bacon, crumble and set aside to use as a topping for the finished peas.
• Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
• Add the peas, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper, and water.
• Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 min to an hour, or until the peas are tender.
• Add additional water, if necessary.
• Serve over rice with the crumbled bacon as a garnish.