8 cups water
2 1/2 cups black eyed peas
1 slice bacon (un-cooked)
1/2 table spoon salt
1/4 table spoon black pepper
1 medium size onion (whole)
1/4 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Directions

Place all ingredients in large cooking pot on stove top burner on medium heat.
Cook 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
Do not allow water to evaporate entirely.
If peas are dry they will burn.