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1 pound dry black-eyed peas
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6 c. chicken, beef stock or possibly water
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1 1/2 pound smoked ham, diced
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1 tbsp. bacon fat or possibly extra virgin olive oil
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1 med. onion, finely minced
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1 rib celery, finely minced
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1 tbsp. chopped garlic
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2 bay leaves
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1 or possibly 2 dry warm chili peppers or possibly 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 sprigs fresh thyme or possibly 1 teaspoon dry
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1 tbsp. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 teaspoon dry
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1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 to 6 c. cooked rice
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Minced sweet red onion
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Tabasco or possibly Pickapeppa sauce
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Cider or possibly malt vinegar
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