Rinse the peas, then soak overnight in cool water. Drain and rinse again before cooking.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the bacon and cook until starting to render fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and the bacon is crisp.
Gently crush the tomatoes, then add to the pot along with the drained peas, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, molasses and stock; stir. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid. Transfer to the oven and bake until the peas are tender without falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Before serving, stir in the vinegar and remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
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