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BOILED FRESH BLACKEYED PEAS MAKES 4 SERVINGS 3 pounds black-eyed peas 1 teaspoon salt 11/2 quarts boiling water 1 (1/4-pound) piece lean bacon, cut in large chunks 1/8 teaspoon pepper shell peas (if in shell), place in pan., add salt, water, and bacon, cover, and boil slowly 1- 11/2 hours or until desired tenderness. check pot occasionaly and add more water if necessary, season with pepper, taste for salt and adjust if needed. serve hot in small bowl