Tennessee Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. black-eyed peas
1/2 lb. lean salt pork
2 c. rice
1 medium chopped onion
1 c. diced tomatoes
1 dash Tabasco

Preparation

Wash peas and soak overnight.
Drain.
Fry salt pork, tomatoes and onion well.
Add 2 1/2 pints water, beans, rice, salt and pepper to season to taste.
Cook slowly in covered pot for approximately 1 hour or until all liquid has dried out.