Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 c. white vinegar
1 1/4 c. dried black-eyed peas
5 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/3 c. chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. long grain rice, uncooked
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. hot sauce

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped onion and white vinegar.
Let stand 30 minutes; drain and set aside.
Sort and wash dried black-eyed peas and place in a large Dutch oven.
Add 5 1/2 cups water and salt; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 35 minutes.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 1/3 cups onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
Remove from heat and add to peas.