Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham hock, halved
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried black-eyed peas
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 c. rice

Preparation

Place ham hock in large saucepan; cover with water.
Cook 30 minutes.
Add peas, onion, salt, pepper and enough water to cover. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes, adding water as needed.
Stir in rice; cover.
Cook for 30 minutes or longer or until rice and peas are tender.
May add 1 can tomatoes, if desired.
Yield:
6 servings.