Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. black-eyed peas
4 c. water
1/4 lb. bacon, thickly sliced
1 c. coarsely chopped onion
1 c. long grain white rice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash and sort peas. In a medium saucepan, combine peas and 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Drain peas, reserving liquid.
Set peas and liquid aside.