Blackeyed Peas

Ingredients
1 lb dried blackeyed peas
8 cups water
6 slices bacon
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh parsely, chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp tabasco
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1-1/2 cup smoked ham, chopped
1 14.5oz can chopped tomatoes with green chilies

Directions
1. Sort and wash peas.
2. Place in a large dutch oven, add water to depth of 2 in. above peas. Cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain peas and return to dutch oven.
4. Add 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add bacon and next 12 ingredients; return to a boil.
7. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
8. Add sausage, ham, and tomatoes; return to a boil.
9. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
10. Remove bacon, if desired.