Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
2 c. dried black-eyed peas
1 tsp. salt
1 c. rice

Preparation

Soak peas overnight.
Cook bacon in 2 quarts of water until done.
Add peas and salt.
Cook 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
Add rice and boil 15 to 18 minutes longer.
Lift out bacon and set aside.
Drain peas and rice thoroughly, then place in warm oven for a few minutes or until rice is fluffy.
Serve with bacon on top.