Texas Black-Eyed Peas And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen black-eyed peas
1 c. chopped onions
1 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
2/3 c. rice
10 slices bacon, diced
2/3 c. barbecue sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Preparation

Place peas, onion, water and salt in a large saucepan.
Cover; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Add rice and continue simmering until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Cook bacon; remove from skillet.
Combine pea mixture, barbecue sauce, half of bacon, pepper and bacon drippings.
Place in greased 2-quart casserole.
Top with remaining bacon.
Bake in moderate oven approximately 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Makes 8 large Texas servings.