Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried black-eyed peas
1 1/2 lb. ham bone
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. instant rice
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes

Preparation

Place peas in large saucepan; cover with boiling water.
Add ham bone, onion, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes until peas are done.
Arrange rice over peas; add enough water to cover rice.
Bring to boiling point; cover and remove from heat.
Let stand until rice is tender.
Stir in tomatoes. Makes 6 servings.