Oklahoma Black-Eyed Peas

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   In a medium-sized pot, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about five minutes.

2. 2

   Remove the bacon, crumble it and set aside.

3. 3

   Pour off all but about two tablespoons of fat from the pot.

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   Return the pot to medium heat, and toss in the onions, pepper and celery.

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   Brown these in the fat, stirring frequently.

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   Add the crumbled bacon, tomatoes, sugar, bay leaf, basil, salt and pepper and stir.

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   Then add the frozen black-eyed peas.

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   Simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, or until the beans are soft but not mushy, adding a little water from time to time if the mixture dries out.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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