"Black eyed peas, cooked down with the Trinity, some bacon, jalapeno, a ham bone or ham hock and a few seasonings, makes for a traditional southern meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 pound bacon
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/2 medium green bell pepper
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 cloves garlic
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Leftover diced ham and/or a ham bone or ham hocks, if ya got it
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2 quarts hot water
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1 pound dried black-eyed peas
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2 jalapenos
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Couple pinches kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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2 bay leaves
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Additional water or chicken broth or stock, if needed