Hop'N John And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas
1 sprig thyme
1 Bermuda onion
2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Boil beans and thyme in 2 quarts of water until peas are tender.
Dry onions and bacon until brown.
Add to peas; add rice. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover tightly over low heat about 3/4 hour.