Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork

INGREDIENTS

• Hot-pepper vinegar, as desired
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 ounces pork shoulder, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (fresh or canned black-eyed peas can be substituted)
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, small diced
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper