Hoppin' John(A Traditional New Years Special) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry black-eyed beans
4 1/2 c. water
2 oz. salt pork
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. rice
1/8 tsp. dried red chili pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Cover with water and let soak overnight or for quick cook, bring beans and water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.