Hot Bacon And Black-Eyed Salad

From my mother's handmade cookbook from my childhood. Prep time also includes chill time.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen black-eyed peas
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 8  slices bacon
• 1  small cauliflower
• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook peas according to package directions, omitting bacon and salt; drain well.
2. Combine peas,sugar, vinegar and water; stir well.
3. cover and chill 3 hours.
4. Cook bacon until crisp; drain well,reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan.
5. Crumble bacon and set aside.
6. Break cauliflower into flowerettes.
7. Place in steaming rack.
8. Cover and steam 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
9. Drain peas.
10. Add cauliflower, celery.
11. onions, pimiento and bacon.
12. Combine 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar and salt in a saucepan.
13. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
14. Pour over vegetables, tossing gently.