Hoppin' John(Traditional Charleston Dish For New Year'S Day) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried field peas
4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 c. uncooked rice
4 slices fried bacon
1 medium onion, chopped and sauteed in bacon grease

Preparation

Crumble bacon; add to sauteed onions.