If you haven't cooked the bacon already, cook it in any manner; i.e. baked, skillet fried, air fried or microwaved. Prepare the vegetables. Open can of black eyed peas, strain into colander and rinse gently with cool water. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat olive oil (or bacon fat) on medium. Add chopped onion, celery and jalapeno. Saute until onions are transparent, about 6-8 minutes, add seasonings. Omit cayenne if you want to reduce the spicy heat.
Stir in cooked bacon, black eyed peas and water. Continue cooking until heated through, about 8-10 minutes.
