Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry black-eyed peas
3/4 c. salt pork, bacon or ham
1 c. diced onions
1 c. long-grain or brown rice (uncooked)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

Put peas and 8 cups or more water into a covered pot and bring peas to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer about 45 minutes or until tender.
While peas are cooking, cut meat into cubes and dice onion. Put in skillet and fry 5 minutes, until crisp.
When peas are done combine meat, onions, rice, thyme, red pepper and peas and stir.
Simmer another 25 minutes until rice is done and liquid is absorbed.